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cyclone
Definition:
(nou) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern (nou) a violent rotating windstorm
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsaɪkləʊn
Examples:
It is called the eye of the cyclone.
Twenty of the island's residents drowned in the cyclone.
Cyclogenesis describes the process of cyclone formation and intensification.
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Common mistakes of cyclone pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cy-CLO-ne". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈsaɪ.kloʊn" in US English and "ˈsaɪ.kləʊn" in UK English. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "sik" instead of "sai". This leads to a mispronunciation of "cyclone". The correct sound is /saɪ/ in both US and UK variants. Tip: Practice saying "sigh" to master the initial sound.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some might pronounce "cyclone" with a strong "k" sound, like "KAI-klone". This is incorrect. The "c" is soft, as in "s". The correct pronunciation is "ˈsaɪ.kloʊn" or "ˈsaɪ.kləʊn". Tip: Focus on a smooth transition from "s" to "ai".
- Neglecting the ending: Learners often drop the final "ne" sound, saying "cyclo" instead of "cyclone". The full pronunciation includes the "n" sound at the end. The correct sounds are /n/ in both US and UK variants. Tip: Make sure to pronounce every part clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "cyclone" with "cycle", leading to a shortened pronunciation. "Cyclone" has three syllables, while "cycle" has two. The correct pronunciation is "ˈsaɪ.kloʊn" or "ˈsaɪ.kləʊn". Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish them clearly.