How to pronounce cumulus
Say it like KYOO-myuh-lus. Cumulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- myuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumulus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cumulus
American and British speakers say cumulus in essentially the same way: /ˈkjumjələs/ in the US and /ˈkjuːmjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-myuu-lus.
What does cumulus mean?
- A heap or mound.
- A large white, puffy cloud that develops through convection.
Questions about saying cumulus
How do you pronounce cumulus?
Say KYOO-myuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjumjələs/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːmjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumulus?
Cumulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · myuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say cumulus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjumjələs/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːmjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.