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Asteroids, sometimes called minor planets, are rocky, airless remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago.
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Pronunciation basics: In standard English, “asteroid” is pronounced as /ˈæs.təˌrɔɪd/ in American English and /ˈæs.təˌrɔɪd/ or /ˈæs.təˌrɔɪd/ in many varieties of British English. A Cambridge pronunciation guide confirms the common US and UK renders, with the stressed first syllable and the “oy” sound in the final syllable.[2]
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Recent pronunciation-focused content: There are several recent videos and pages demonstrating the pronunciation (including IPA guides and audio examples) from various outlets. For example, a Cambridge dictionary page provides audio for both UK and US readings and the phonetic breakdown, and multiple pronunciation videos illustrate American variants with example sentences.[1][3][2]
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News context on asteroids (for context beyond pronunciation): If you’re also interested in current events about asteroids, outlets regularly publish discoveries, close-approach updates, and missions related to near-Earth objects. Space.com maintains periodic pronunciation guides and space-object features, while NASA provides ongoing educational materials about asteroids in the solar system.[8][10]
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- How to say it in a sentence: “Scientists are tracking a newly identified asteroid.” This usage helps connect the pronunciation to real-world context.[3]
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