How to Pronounce "meteor"
word
/ˈmitiɝ/
MEE-tee-ur
/mˈiːtɪɐ/
MEE-tee-uh
Definition
A meteor is a small body from space that enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up, often seen as a bright streak of light in the sky, sometimes called a 'shooting star'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmitiɝ/
British English
/mˈiːtɪɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEE-tee-ur
UK
MEE-tee-uh
Listen in Context
A meteor flashed across the night sky.
Did you see that meteor last night?
A meteor can burn up before it hits the ground.
Every August, there's a big meteor shower that lights up the sky.