How to pronounce cloudburst
Say it like KLOWD-burst. Cloudburst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOWD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/KLOWD-burst
UK British/ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/KLOWD-burst
- KLOWD
- burst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloudburst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- burstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cloudburst
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLOWD-burst.
What does cloudburst mean?
noun
- A sudden heavy rainstorm.
- A sudden downfall or shortcoming.
Where does cloudburst come from?
From cloud + burst.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cloudburst
How do you pronounce cloudburst?
Say KLOWD-burst. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/. In British English it is /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloudburst?
Cloudburst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOWD). Broken into parts: KLOWD · burst.
Is cloudburst pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ (KLOWD-burst).