astronomer

/əˈstrɑːnəmər/

Syllables a·stro·no·mer

Stress a-STRO-no-mer

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

stro

/strɑː/

long vowel

no

/nə/

schwa

mer

/mər/

er schwa

Meaning

a scientist who studies stars, planets, and space

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + stro=/strɑː/(strong) + no=/nə/(canoe弱读) + mer=/mər/(teacher)

Example

The astronomer studies distant galaxies with a powerful telescope.