How to Pronounce Stratus

To pronounce "stratus", say STRAT-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹeɪtəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstɹeɪtəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stratus”

"stratus" has 2 syllables: strat-us. It rhymes with apparatus and status, if that helps it stick.

What does stratus mean?

noun

  1. A principal, low-level cloud type in the form of a gray layer with a rather uniform base, usually not associated with precipitation, and capable of producing corona phenomena and a weak, uniform luminance; abbreviated St.

Words that rhyme with stratus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apparatusstatuslatticegratisbratticeclematisstatice

Related words

nimbocirrocumulostratumspissatus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stratus"?▾

"Stratus" has 2 syllables: strat · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "stratus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stratus" is /ˈstɹeɪtəs/.

What does "stratus" mean?▾

Stratus: A principal, low-level cloud type in the form of a gray layer with a rather uniform base, usually not associated with precipitation, and capable of producing corona phenomena and a weak, uniform luminance; abbreviated St.

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