How Do You Spell CYCLONE?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪklə͡ʊn] (IPA)

The word "cyclone" is spelled with a "c" instead of a "s" because it comes from the Greek word "kyklon," which means "moving in a circle." The "c" sound in Greek is pronounced like a "k" sound in English, which is represented in IPA transcription as /k/. Therefore, the spelling of "cyclone" reflects the word's Greek origin and pronunciation, with the "c" representing the /k/ sound. A cyclone is a type of weather phenomenon characterized by a rotating column of air.

CYCLONE Meaning and Definition

1. A cyclone is a violent and rotating storm characterized by a low-pressure system, usually forming over warm ocean waters in tropical or subtropical regions. It is commonly referred to as a hurricane or typhoon, depending on the location where it occurs. Cyclones are immense weather phenomena that can span hundreds of miles in diameter and have sustained wind speeds exceeding 74 mph or 119 km/h. These intense atmospheric disturbances are characterized by their spiral shape, where winds rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

   Within a cyclone, there is a central area known as the eye, which experiences calm weather and clear skies due to descending air currents. However, surrounding the eye is a concentric band called the eyewall, where the most ferocious weather conditions occur. In the eyewall, wind speeds increase dramatically, heavy rainfall is prevalent, and often severe thunderstorms or even tornadoes may develop. The eyewall is responsible for causing the most destructive effects of a cyclone, such as storm surge, flooding, and widespread devastation.

   As cyclones can pose severe threats to life and property, meteorological agencies closely monitor their development and issue timely warnings to the affected regions. These warnings enable people to take precautionary measures and evacuate if necessary, minimizing the potential impact of the cyclone. Furthermore, advancements in meteorology and technology have allowed for better tracking, prediction, and understanding of cyclones, enhancing the ability to mitigate their impact.

Top Common Misspellings for CYCLONE *

• cyclen 50%
• cylcone 50%

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Other Common Misspellings for CYCLONE

• cyclope
• cylone
• cycline
• cyclle
• cycone
• cyclye
• calone
• cyclng
• ciclone
• syclone
• myelone
• cycloo-
• cyllon
• cylonn
• cymone
• cyclonie
• Chyclote
• Cyclonely
• Cycloneans
• Cyclopene
• cyclonae
• Cyclomine
• cyconel
• Cyclogel
• Cyclomene

Etymology of CYCLONE

The word "cyclone" is derived from the Greek word "kyklōma", meaning "wheel" or "turning around". It comes from the Greek root word "kyklos", which means "circle" or "ring". The term "cyclone" was originally used in reference to weather phenomena characterized by swirling winds in a circular motion.

Similar spelling words for CYCLONE

• zyklon,
• scullion,
• tropical-cyclone,
• cycling,
• sakhalin-i,
• cycle on,
• zacklin,
• skillin,
• Zacqueline,
• cyclone-cellar,
• anti-cyclone,
• V-CYCLIN,
• squalene,
• skyline,
• sgluon,
• Zakelina,
• sciclone,
• cyclonic,
• secalin,
• siclen,
• cyclane,
• cyclamen,
• scicolone,
• cyclonical,
• sakhalin,
• Sacculina,
• cyclin-dependent,
• skolian,
• scullin,
• skylon,
• sachalin,
• SCLLN,
• SECLAN,
• skelin,
• zyklon-b,
• socaloin,
• Skylena,
• saghalien,
• skillen,
• scallon,
• scallan,
• zoocaulon,
• sakhalin-ii,
• SICALN,
• saklani,
• sogliano,
• squillion,
• syclone,
• scaloni,
• cyclonal,
• scalene,
• sakhalin-1,
• CYGLGN,
• Skulein,
• scicluna,
• scallion,
• sakhalin-2,
• Skylynne,
• szeklian,
• scaleni,
• schoolin,
• siculian,
• cyclen,
• cycle,
• skolion,
• Cyclin,
• segolene,
• SEGLEN,
• zicklin,
• secaline,
• cycle on,
• Skylen,
• scolion,
• saqlain,
• skillion.

Plural form of CYCLONE is CYCLONES