How to pronounce thundershowers
Say it like THUHN-der-show-werz. Thundershowers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- der
- show
- werz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thundershowers 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.
- werzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thundershowers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-show-wuz.
What does thundershowers mean?
- plural of thundershower How to pronounce thundershower
Questions about saying thundershowers
How do you pronounce thundershowers?
Say THUHN-der-show-werz. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚˌʃaʊwɚz/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəˌʃaʊwəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thundershowers?
Thundershowers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · der · show · werz.
Is thundershowers 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 /ˈθʌndəˌʃaʊwəz/ (THUHN-duh-show-wuz).