How to Pronounce "astronomical"
word
ˌæstɹəˈnɑmɪkəɫ
as-truh-NAH-mi-kuhl
ɐstɹənˈɒmɪkəl
as-truh-NOM-i-kuhl
Definition
Relating to astronomy (the science of space, stars, and planets). Also used to describe something extremely large, especially numbers or amounts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæstɹəˈnɑmɪkəɫ
British English
ɐstɹənˈɒmɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
as-truh-NAH-mi-kuhl
UK
as-truh-NOM-i-kuhl
Listen in Context
The scientists made an astronomical discovery about a new planet.
The company paid an astronomical amount of money for the building.
Space is filled with astronomical objects like stars and planets.
The cost of housing in that city is absolutely astronomical now.