How to pronounce cyclones
Say it like sih-KLOHNZ. Cyclones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHNZ).
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- sih
- KLOHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclones 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.
- KLOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sih-KLOHNZ.
What does cyclones mean?
- plural of cyclone How to pronounce cyclone
Words that rhyme with cyclones
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cyclones.
Questions about saying cyclones
How do you pronounce cyclones?
Say sih-KLOHNZ. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkloʊnz/. In British English it is /sɪˈkləʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclones?
Cyclones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHNZ). Broken into parts: sih · KLOHNZ.
Is cyclones 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 /sɪˈkləʊnz/ (sih-KLOHNZ).