How to pronounce cirrostratus
Say it like sir-oh-STRAY-tus. Cirrostratus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY).
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- sir
- oh
- STRAY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cirrostratus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cirrostratus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sir-oh-STRAY-tus.
What does cirrostratus mean?
- A principal high-level cloud type appearing as a whitish veil, usually fibrous but sometimes smooth, which may totally cover the sky and which often produces halo phenomena.
Where does cirrostratus come from?
From cirro- + stratus, coined by the British chemist and amateur meteorologist Luke Howard (1772–1864): see the 1803 quotation.
Words that rhyme with cirrostratus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cirrostratus.
Questions about saying cirrostratus
How do you pronounce cirrostratus?
Say sir-oh-STRAY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪroʊˈstreɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˌsɪrəʊˈstreɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cirrostratus?
Cirrostratus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY). Broken into parts: sir · oh · STRAY · tus.
Is cirrostratus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsɪrəʊˈstreɪtəs/ (sir-oh-STRAY-tus).