How to pronounce astronomy
American English pronunciation
uh-STRON-uh-mee
- IPA
- /əˈstɹɑnəmi/
- Syllables
- uh · STRON · uh · mee (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What astronomy means
The study of the stars, planets and outer space
In a sentence: Leo loves astronomy and stays up late to look at Saturn through his telescope.
Where it comes from: It comes from Greek parts meaning "star" and "arranging." It took the place of an Old English word that meant "star skill."
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