word
aphelion
af-HEE-lee-un
æˈfiːliənListen
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Syllable breakdown
aphelion
Sounds like
Say 'af-HEE-lee-un' — the initial 'ap' sounds like 'af'.
Dictionary meaning
The point in a planet's orbit when it is farthest from the Sun.
History and origin
Greek — 'apo' (away) + 'helios' (sun).
Examples
- Earth reaches aphelion in early July.
Common mispronunciations
AY-puh-hee-lee-unap-HEL-yun
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