how to pronounce constellation

/ˌkɒn.stəˈlɛɪ.ʃən/

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constellation is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of constellation in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… satellites in the GPS constellation the …”

meanings of constellation

noun:

An image associated with a group of stars.
Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the IAU, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
A configuration or grouping.
A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.
The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.
A network of connections that exists between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between one person, their partner, and that person's partner.
A fleet of satellites of the same purpose (such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet).
(astronomy) An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.

constellation frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word constellation occurs in english on average 1.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics constellation can be related to

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