How to Pronounce "nimbus"
word
/ˈnɪmbəs/
NIM-buhs
/nˈɪmbəs/
NIM-buhs
Definition
A nimbus is a type of dark, rain-bearing cloud, or a bright circle or halo, especially around a head in religious art.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɪmbəs/
British English
/nˈɪmbəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NIM-buhs
UK
NIM-buhs
Listen in Context
A nimbus cloud brings heavy rain.
The saint's head was surrounded by a bright nimbus.
Scientists study different types of nimbus clouds.
Dark nimbus clouds gathered before the storm hit.