Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cyclogenesis

/ˌsaɪkləʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.37 in modern English

Syllables: cy-clo-ge-n-e-sis
IPA: /ˌsaɪkləʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes; typically involves an interaction that leads to vertical wind shear.

Etymology

From cyclo- + -genesis.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: cyclo
Suffix: genesis

Inflected Forms

cyclogeneses (plural)

Derived Forms

bombogenesis cyclogenic

Phrases

explosive cyclogenesis

Antonyms

cyclolysis anticyclogenesis

Questions

How do you pronounce cyclogenesis?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkləʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/.
What does cyclogenesis mean?: The process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes; typically involves an interaction that leads to vertical wind shear.
Where does cyclogenesis come from?: From cyclo- + -genesis.

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