Question

Find the pronunciation of the following words from a good dictionary.
strait, eruption, tremendous, dormant, extinct, tsunami, crater, plume.

Answer 1

1. Strait:
   Pronunciation: /streɪt/
   Meaning: A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
2. Eruption:
   Pronunciation: /ɪˈrʌpʃən/
   Meaning: A sudden outbreak of something, typically referring to volcanic activity.
3. Tremendous:
   Pronunciation: /trɪˈmɛndəs/
   Meaning: Very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
4. Dormant:
   Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːrmənt/
   Meaning: Inactive or in a state of rest; often used to describe volcanoes that are not currently active.
5. Extinct:
   Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
   Meaning: No longer in existence; describes species that have died out or volcanoes that are no longer active.
6. Tsunami:
   Pronunciation: /tsuːˈnɑːmi/
   Meaning: A large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
7. Crater:
   Pronunciation: /ˈkreɪtər/
   Meaning: A bowl-shaped cavity, typically found at the summit of a volcano or caused by an explosion or impact.
8. Plume:
   Pronunciation: /pluːm/
   Meaning: A long, feather-like shape of smoke, steam, or other substance rising into the air.