How to Pronounce "orbiter"
word
ˈɔɹbətɝ
OR-bi-ter
ˈɔːbɪtɐ
AW-bi-tuh
Definition
An orbiter is a type of spacecraft designed to travel around a planet or moon in a fixed path, without landing on its surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹbətɝ
British English
ˈɔːbɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-bi-ter
UK
AW-bi-tuh
Listen in Context
The Mars orbiter studies the planet from space.
An orbiter does not land on the surface.
NASA sent a new orbiter to study Jupiter.
Scientists use data from the orbiter to learn about Mars’ weather.