How to Pronounce Typhoon
Typhoon
taɪ'fun
Syllables:
ty·phoon
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
A typhoon is a very strong and dangerous storm with heavy rain and wind that happens in the Pacific Ocean.
Examples
- The typhoon caused many trees to fall and made it hard to travel.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| typhoon warning | collocation | tYphoon wARNing | The government issued a typhoon warning yesterday. |
| typhoon season | collocation | tYphoon sEAson | Typhoon season usually lasts from June to November. |
| typhoon surge | collocation | tYphoon sURge | The typhoon surge flooded many coastal villages. |
| hit by a typhoon | phrasal verb | hIT by a tYphoon | The island was hit by a typhoon last night. |
Fun Fact
The word 'typhoon' likely blends the Greek 'Typhon,' a monstrous storm god, with the Chinese 'tai fung' (great wind), reflecting how ancient cultures personified powerful storms.
Word Family
noun
typhoon
a very strong tropical storm with heavy rain and strong winds, often in the Pacific Ocean
"The typhoon caused a lot of damage to the coastal villages."
adjective
typhoon-related
connected with or caused by a typhoon
"The typhoon-related damage took weeks to repair."
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