How to pronounce cumulonimbus
Say it like kyoo-myuh-loh-NIM-bus. Cumulonimbus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIM).
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- kyoo
- myuh
- loh
- NIM
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumulonimbus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cumulonimbus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kyoo-myuh-loh-NIM-bus.
What does cumulonimbus mean?
- A cloud with a tall structure and flat base, often associated with thunderstorms.
Where does cumulonimbus come from?
From Latin cumulus (“heap”) + nimbus (“cloud”).
Questions about saying cumulonimbus
How do you pronounce cumulonimbus?
Say kyoo-myuh-loh-NIM-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˌkjumjəloʊˈnɪmbəs/. In British English it is /ˌkjuːmjʊləʊˈnɪmbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumulonimbus?
Cumulonimbus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIM). Broken into parts: kyoo · myuh · loh · NIM · bus.
Is cumulonimbus 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 /ˌkjuːmjʊləʊˈnɪmbəs/ (kyoo-myuh-loh-NIM-bus).