How to Pronounce "copernican"
word
kəˈpɝnəkən
kuh-PUR-nuh-kuhn
kəˈpɜːnɪkən
kuh-PUR-ni-kuhn
Definition
Relating to the astronomer Copernicus or to his theory that the Earth moves around the Sun. It can also mean something that causes a huge change in the way people think.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈpɝnəkən
British English
kəˈpɜːnɪkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-PUR-nuh-kuhn
UK
kuh-PUR-ni-kuhn
Listen in Context
The Copernican model says the Earth goes around the Sun.
A Copernican change happened in science during the Renaissance.
Many people did not believe the Copernican theory at first.
His discovery marked a true Copernican revolution in astronomy.