word
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Sidereal
sy-DEER-ee-ul
/saɪˈdɪəriəl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Sidereal
Dictionary meaning
Related to or measured relative to stars rather than the sun.
Examples
- A sidereal day is 4 minutes shorter than a solar day.
Common mispronunciations
SID-er-ee-ul
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable. From Latin 'sidus' (star).
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