How to pronounce thunderhead
Say it like THUHN-der-hed. Thunderhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- der
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thunderhead 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of thunderhead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-hed.
What does thunderhead mean?
- The top portion of a cumulonimbus cloud, which tends to be flattened or fibery in appearance, and may be indicative of thunderstorm activity.
Where does thunderhead come from?
From thunder + head.
Questions about saying thunderhead
How do you pronounce thunderhead?
Say THUHN-der-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thunderhead?
Thunderhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · der · hed.
Is thunderhead 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 /ˈθʌndəˌhɛd/ (THUHN-duh-hed).