aphelion
nounHow many syllables in aphelion?
There are 3 syllables in the word aphelion.How to pronounce aphelion:
Definition of aphelion:
- aphelion (noun):
- the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body (such as a planet) compare perihelion
- noun. apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun.
Synonyms for aphelion:
apoapsis
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- amino
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- amended
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Syllable Fun Fact
In non-linear phonology, the syllable is seen not as a linear sequence but as a hierarchical structure of constituents.
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