How to pronounce duststorm
Say it like DUHST-storm. Duststorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHST).
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- DUHST
- storm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duststorm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stormKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of duststorm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUHST-stawm.
What does duststorm mean?
- A phenomenon in which gale- to hurricane-force winds blow soil particles up into a planet's atmosphere.“In the 1930s, duststorms in the central U.S. were responsible for crippling damage to countless farms.”
Where does duststorm come from?
From dust + storm.
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Questions about saying duststorm
How do you pronounce duststorm?
Say DUHST-storm. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌststɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈdʌststɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duststorm?
Duststorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHST). Broken into parts: DUHST · storm.
Is duststorm 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 /ˈdʌststɔːm/ (DUHST-stawm).