Proper Pronunciation Guide

astronaut

[æs trə nɔt]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the first syllable like the word “ass” and stress it.
  • Pronounce the letter “o” as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.
  • Pronounce the letters “au” as
    /ɔ/.

Practice Sentence:

 The astronaut went outside the space station to make repairs on it.

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