How to pronounce thundered
Say it like THUHN-derd. Thundered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thundered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thundered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-dud.
What does thundered mean?
- simple past and past participle of thunder How to pronounce thunder
Words that rhyme with thundered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thundered.
Questions about saying thundered
How do you pronounce thundered?
Say THUHN-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚd/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thundered?
Thundered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · derd.
Is thundered 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 /ˈθʌndəd/ (THUHN-dud).