Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
ciclón
cyclone
Latin America
Simplified: see-KLOHN
IPA: si'klon
Spain
Simplified: thee-KLOHN
IPA: θi'klon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ci
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
clón
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English