word
Hurricane
HUR-uh-kayn
/ˈhɜːrʌˌkeɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hurricane
Dictionary meaning
A severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots, 12 on the Beaufort scale.
Examples
- Have you ever been in a hurricane?
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