How to Pronounce "comet"
word
/ˈkɑmət/
KAH-mit
/kˈɒmɪt/
KO-mit
Definition
A comet is a ball of ice and dust that travels around the sun, often with a bright, glowing tail visible from Earth.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑmət/
British English
/kˈɒmɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-mit
UK
KO-mit
Listen in Context
Did you catch a glimpse of the comet last night?
Halley's comet only appears every 76 years.
The comet has a long, bright tail.
We saw a comet with a telescope.