Halley

Definition of Halley

Halley is a proper noun that refers to the name of a famous astronomer, Sir Edmund Halley, who discovered the periodicity of a comet which was later named after him.

How should Halley divide into syllables

There are two syllables in Halley. The first syllable 'Hal' has one vowel 'a' and one consonant 'H'. The second syllable 'ley' has two vowels 'e' and 'y' and one consonant 'l'.

Part of Speech - Halley

Halley's Comet is named after Sir Edmund Halley.

Sentences with Halley

• Halley's Comet is visible from Earth once every 75-76 years.
• Sir Edmund Halley was a famous astronomer who lived in the 17th century.
• The next time Halley's Comet is expected to be visible from Earth is in 2061.
• Halley's Comet is one of the most famous comets in the solar system.
• The discovery of the periodicity of Halley's Comet was a major scientific achievement in the field of astronomy.
• Halley's Comet is named after Sir Edmund Halley who predicted its return.
• Halley's Comet is also known as Comet Halley or 1P/Halley.
• Halley's Comet was last visible from Earth in 1986.
• Halley's Comet has been observed and recorded by humans for over 2000 years.
• Halley's Comet is unique because it is one of the few comets that can be seen with the naked eye.

Quotes with Halley

• "Comet Halley is perhaps the most famous of all comets. It has been observed and recorded by humans for over 2000 years."
• "Halley's Comet is named after Sir Edmund Halley, the astronomer who predicted its return."
• "Halley's Comet is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring sights in the night sky."
• "Halley's Comet is a reminder of the infinite beauty and mystery of the universe."
• "Halley's Comet is a symbol of the enduring human fascination with the stars and the mysteries of the cosmos."

Number of characters in Halley

6 ( h, a, l, l, e, y )

Unique letters in Halley

5 ( h, a, l, e, y )

Halley Backwards

yellah

Phonetic Transcription of Halley

IPA (International): ˈhæli:

ARA (American): ˈhæli

EPA (English): ˈhæli:

HHAE-LIY

Phonetic Transcription of Halley

IPA (International): ˈheɪli:

ARA (American): ˈheli

EPA (English): ˈheɪli:

HHEY-LIY