word
parallax
PAR-uh-laks
ˈpærəlæksListen
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Syllable breakdown
parallax
Dictionary meaning
The apparent displacement of an object when viewed from different positions; used to measure stellar distances.
Examples
- Astronomers use parallax to calculate the distance to nearby stars.
Common mispronunciations
par-uh-LAKSPAIR-uh-laks
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