How to pronounce thundering
Say it like THUHN-duh-ring. Thundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thundering 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thundering
American and British speakers say thundering in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-ring.
What does thundering mean?
- present participle and gerund of thunder How to pronounce thunder
- Of, pertaining to, or accompanied by thunder.
- Producing a noise or effect like thunder; thunderous.
- Very great; extraordinary.
- Very great; extraordinarily.
Where does thundering come from?
From Middle English thonderynge, þoundryng, equivalent to thunder + -ing.
Words that rhyme with thundering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thundering.
Questions about saying thundering
How do you pronounce thundering?
Say THUHN-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thundering?
Thundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · duh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say thundering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.