How to Pronounce Satellite

To pronounce "satellite", say SAT-ell-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsætəˌɫaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsætəˌɫaɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈætəlˌaɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “satellite”

"satellite" has 4 syllables: sat-ell-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does satellite mean?

noun

  1. A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.

    “A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite.”

  2. A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth.

    “Many telecommunication satellites orbit at 36000km above the equator.”

verb

  1. To transmit by satellite.

Synonyms

sat

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Words that rhyme with satellite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

planetoutermoonstarorbitalconstellationlunarstars

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "satellite"?▾

"Satellite" has 4 syllables: sat · ell · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "satellite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "satellite" is /ˈsætəˌɫaɪt/.

What does "satellite" mean?▾

Satellite: A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.

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