word
Coriolis effect
kor-ee-OH-lis
/ˌkɒriˈoʊlɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Coriolis
Dictionary meaning
The deflection of objects moving across the Earth's surface due to the planet's rotation.
Common mispronunciations
KOR-ee-oh-lis
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