word
supercell
SOO-per-sel
ˈsuːpərsɛlListen
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Syllable breakdown
supercell
Dictionary meaning
A thunderstorm characterised by a deep, persistently rotating updraft (mesocyclone); the most organised and potentially destructive type of thunderstorm, capable of producing violent tornadoes.
Examples
- The supercell tracked across the Texas panhandle for hours, producing multiple tornadoes.
Common mispronunciations
SOO-pur-sel
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