About "cumulus"
How to Split "cumulus" into Syllables
The word cumulus is divided into 3 syllables: cu·mu·lus. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- cu — 1st syllable
- mu — 2nd syllable
- lus — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of cumulus:
- IPA: /ˈkjuː.mjə.ləs/
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📖 Definitions
- A large white, puffy cloud that develops through convection.
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📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin cumulus. Doublet of comble. Borrowed from Latin cumulus. Borrowed from Latin cumulus. Doublet of comble. From Proto-Indo-European *ḱu-m-olo (“heap”), from *ḱewh₁- (“to swell”); see also Ancient Greek κῦμᾰ (kûmă, “swell, wave”), Lithuanian saunas (“firm, fit, solid, capable”), and Sanskrit श्वयति (śvayati, “swell”). Borrowed from French cumulus, from Latin cumulus.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down cumulus into syllables helps with:
- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare cumulus with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| cumulus | 3 | cu·mu·lus |
| chinless | 2 | chin-less |
| channelize | 4 | chan-ne-li-ze |
| cosmology | 4 | co-smo-lo-gy |
| canalize | 4 | ca-na-li-ze |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to cumulus:
cum, cumin, cumber, cumuli, cumming, cumquat, cumbrous, Cummings.