word
aphelion
uh-FEE-lee-on
əˈfiːliənListen
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Syllable breakdown
aphelion
Dictionary meaning
The point in an orbit where a body is farthest from the Sun.
History and origin
Greek apo + helios.
Examples
- Earth reaches aphelion in early July each year.
Common mispronunciations
AP-hel-ee-on
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