Jupiter meaning

UK /ˈdʒuːpɪtə/ US /ˈdʒupətɚ/ 3 syllables

Jupiter (noun): the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky.

Jupiter has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

Jupiter as a noun

  1. the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky

    Type of: Jovian planet, superior planet, outer planet

    Related forms: Jovian

  2. (Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

    Synonyms: Jove

    Type of: Roman deity

    Kinds: Jupiter Fulgur, Jupiter Tonans, Jupiter Pluvius, Jupiter Optimus Maximus, Jupiter Fidius

    Related forms: Jovian

How to pronounce Jupiter

Jupiter is pronounced /ˈdʒuːpɪtə/ in British English and /ˈdʒupətɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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