How to pronounce cumulostratus
Say it like kyoo-myuh-luh-STRAY-tus. Cumulostratus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STRAY).
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- kyoo
- myuh
- luh
- STRAY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumulostratus 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 cumulostratus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kyoo-myuh-loh-STRAY-tus.
What does cumulostratus mean?
- Synonym of stratocumulus.
Where does cumulostratus come from?
From cumul(us) + -o- + stratus, coined by the British chemist and amateur meteorologist Luke Howard (1772–1864): see the 1803 quotation.
Words that rhyme with cumulostratus
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Questions about saying cumulostratus
How do you pronounce cumulostratus?
Say kyoo-myuh-luh-STRAY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌkjumjələˈstreɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˌkjuːmjʊləʊˈstreɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumulostratus?
Cumulostratus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STRAY). Broken into parts: kyoo · myuh · luh · STRAY · tus.
Is cumulostratus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌkjuːmjʊləʊˈstreɪtəs/ (kyoo-myuh-loh-STRAY-tus).