How to pronounce thunders
Say it like THUHN-derz. Thunders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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US American/ˈθʌndɚz/THUHN-derz
UK British/ˈθʌndəz/THUHN-duz
- THUHN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thunders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thunders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duz.
What does thunders mean?
noun
- plural of thunder How to pronounce thunder
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thunder How to pronounce thunder
Questions about saying thunders
How do you pronounce thunders?
Say THUHN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thunders?
Thunders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · derz.
Is thunders 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 /ˈθʌndəz/ (THUHN-duz).