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cumulonimbus
Definition:
(nou) a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
Examples:
A cumulonimbus incus is a sub form of cumulonimbus capillatus.
Or just a little cumulonimbus...
This is a powerful cumulonimbus cloud.
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Common mistakes of cumulonimbus pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cum-u-LO-nimbus" instead of "CUM-u-lo-nimbus". Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on the first syllable, marked as ˈkjuː.mjʊ.ləˌnɪm.bəs.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "cum" as "kʌm" instead of the correct "kjuːm". This changes the sound significantly. Tip: Focus on the "u" sound in "cumulonimbus" being pronounced as "juː".
- Skipping syllables: Learners might say "cumulonimbis" by dropping the "u" sound. This alters the word's integrity. Tip: Ensure you articulate all syllables clearly: "CUM-u-lo-NIM-bus".
- Overemphasizing "nimbus": Some may stress "nimbus" too heavily, resulting in "cumuloni-BUS". This is incorrect. Tip: Maintain balanced stress across the syllables, with "nimbus" receiving secondary stress ˌnɪm.bəs.
- Mispronouncing "nimbus": A common mistake is saying "nimbis" instead of "nimbus". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Practice the correct pronunciation of "nimbus" with the short "i" sound, as in "bin".