planetary

/ˈplænɪˌtɛri/

Syllables plan·e·tar·y

Stress PLAN-e-TAR-y

Phonics Breakdown

plan

/plæn/

short a

e

/ɪ/

schwa

tar

/tɛr/

ar /ɑr/

y

/i/

y long i

Meaning

relating to planets or a system of planets

Sound Reference

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plan=/plæn/(plan) + e=/ɪ/(roses) + tar=/tɛr/(terrible) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

Scientists study planetary motion to understand the solar system.