How to Pronounce Cumulus

To pronounce "cumulus", say CUM-ul-us — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkjuːmjələs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkjuːmjələs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cumulus”

"cumulus" has 3 syllables: cum-ul-us. It rhymes with tumulus and tumulous, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cumulous — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cumulus mean?

noun

  1. A large white puffy cloud that develops through convection. On a hot, humid day, they can form towers and even become cumulonimbus clouds.
  2. A mound or heap.

Words that rhyme with cumulus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tumulustumulouscumuloushumulus

Related words

castellatuscirrocongestusstratocummiecumulonimbuscumulo-nimbusaltocumulus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cumulus"?▾

"Cumulus" has 3 syllables: cum · ul · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "cumulus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cumulus" is /ˈkjuːmjələs/.

What does "cumulus" mean?▾

Cumulus: A large white puffy cloud that develops through convection. On a hot, humid day, they can form towers and even become cumulonimbus clouds.

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