How to pronounce thundershower
Say it like THUHN-der-show-wer. Thundershower has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈθʌndɚˌʃaʊwɚ/THUHN-der-show-wer
UK British/ˈθʌndəˌʃaʊwə/THUHN-duh-show-wuh
- THUHN
- der
- show
- wer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thundershower 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.
- showGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- werKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thundershower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-show-wuh.
What does thundershower mean?
noun
- A rain shower accompanied by thunder and lightning.“The thundershower poured down on us as we ran home, but returned to a drizzle after several minutes.”
Where does thundershower come from?
From thunder + shower.
Questions about saying thundershower
How do you pronounce thundershower?
Say THUHN-der-show-wer. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚˌʃaʊwɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəˌʃaʊwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thundershower?
Thundershower has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · der · show · wer.
Is thundershower 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 /ˈθʌndəˌʃaʊwə/ (THUHN-duh-show-wuh).