How to Pronounce Satellites

To pronounce "satellites", say SAT-ell-it-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

SAT-ell-it-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “satellites”

"satellites" has 4 syllables: sat-ell-it-es. It rhymes with plights and insights, if that helps it stick.

What does satellites 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

Words that rhyme with satellites

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblights

Related words

planetouteraftershocksfeederintelsatmoonsspacespoke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "satellites"?▾

"Satellites" has 4 syllables: sat · ell · it · es.

What does "satellites" mean?▾

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

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