word
intertropical convergence zone
in-ter-TROP-ih-kul kun-VUR-jence ZOHN
ˌɪntəˈtrɒpɪkəl kənˈvɜːrdʒəns zoʊnListen
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Syllable breakdown
intertropicalconvergencezone
Dictionary meaning
A belt of low pressure around the Earth near the equator where the trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet; characterised by heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity; abbreviated as ITCZ.
Examples
- The ITCZ migrates north and south with the seasons, driving monsoon patterns across the tropics.
Common mispronunciations
INTER-trop-ik-al
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