How to Pronounce "planetarium"
word
ˌpɫænəˈtɛɹiəm
plan-uh-TAIR-ee-um
plˌænɪtˈeəɹiəm
plan-it-AIR-ee-um
Definition
A planetarium is a building or room with a special dome where images of stars, planets, and the night sky are projected to teach and entertain people about astronomy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɫænəˈtɛɹiəm
British English
plˌænɪtˈeəɹiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
plan-uh-TAIR-ee-um
UK
plan-it-AIR-ee-um
Listen in Context
We visited the planetarium on our school trip.
The planetarium shows stars and planets on the ceiling.
My brother learned about the Moon at the planetarium.
Let’s check out the new show at the planetarium this weekend.