How to pronounce stratocirrus
Say it like strat-oh-SIR-us. Stratocirrus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIR).
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- strat
- oh
- SIR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratocirrus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stratocirrus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: strat-oh-SIR-us.
What does stratocirrus mean?
- An altostratus cloud.
Where does stratocirrus come from?
From strato- + cirrus.
Words that rhyme with stratocirrus
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Questions about saying stratocirrus
How do you pronounce stratocirrus?
Say strat-oh-SIR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌstrætoʊˈsɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˌstrætəʊˈsɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratocirrus?
Stratocirrus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIR). Broken into parts: strat · oh · SIR · us.
Is stratocirrus 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 /ˌstrætəʊˈsɪrəs/ (strat-oh-SIR-us).