How to pronounce cyclone
Say it like sih-KLOHN. Cyclone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHN).
- sih
- KLOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclone
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-klohn.
What does cyclone mean?
- (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
- a violent rotating windstorm
Where does cyclone come from?
Coined by English scientist and merchant captain Henry Piddington, probably in the 1840s, and based on some term in Ancient Greek.
Words that rhyme with cyclone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cyclone.
Questions about saying cyclone
How do you pronounce cyclone?
Say sih-KLOHN. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkloʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkləʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclone?
Cyclone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHN). Broken into parts: sih · KLOHN.
Is cyclone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsaɪkləʊn/ (SY-klohn).