How to Pronounce "satellites"
word
/ˈsætəˌɫaɪts/
SA-tuh-lyts
/sˈætəlˌaɪts/
SA-tuh-lyts
Definition
Satellites are objects that orbit around planets or stars. They can be natural, like moons, or artificial, like machines sent into space for communication or observation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsætəˌɫaɪts/
British English
/sˈætəlˌaɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SA-tuh-lyts
UK
SA-tuh-lyts
Listen in Context
Satellites help us use GPS on our phones.
The moon and other moons are natural satellites.
Weather satellites help predict storms.
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth right now.