word
heliopause
HEE-lee-oh-pawz
ˈhiːlioʊˌpɔːzListen
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Syllable breakdown
heliopause
Dictionary meaning
The boundary where the solar wind is stopped by the interstellar medium.
History and origin
Greek helios + pause.
Examples
- Voyager 1 crossed the heliopause and entered interstellar space.
Common mispronunciations
HEL-ee-oh-pause
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