How to pronounce thunderous
Say it like THUHN-der-us. Thunderous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- der
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thunderous 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thunderous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-rus.
What does thunderous mean?
- Very loud; that sounds like thunder; thundersome. Also in metaphorical expressions, signifying fury.
Where does thunderous come from?
From thunder + -ous.
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Questions about saying thunderous
How do you pronounce thunderous?
Say THUHN-der-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚəs/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thunderous?
Thunderous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · der · us.
Is thunderous 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 /ˈθʌndərəs/ (THUHN-duh-rus).