How to pronounce cyclostrophic
Say it like sy-kluh-STROH-fik. Cyclostrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROH).
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- sy
- kluh
- STROH
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclostrophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclostrophic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-kluh-STROH-fik.
What does cyclostrophic mean?
- Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the opposing effects of the horizontal pressure gradient and the centrifugal force on a rotating air mass.
Questions about saying cyclostrophic
How do you pronounce cyclostrophic?
Say sy-kluh-STROH-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkləˈstroʊfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkləˈstrəʊfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclostrophic?
Cyclostrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROH). Broken into parts: sy · kluh · STROH · fik.
Is cyclostrophic 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 /ˌsaɪkləˈstrəʊfɪk/ (sy-kluh-STROH-fik).