word
Saffir-Simpson Scale
SAF-eer SIMP-son skayl
/ˈsæfɪər ˈsɪmpsən skeɪl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
SaffirSimpsonscale
Dictionary meaning
A rating system from 1 to 5 that classifies hurricanes by wind speed and potential damage
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