How to pronounce thundersome
Say it like THUHN-der-sum. Thundersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈθʌndɚsəm/THUHN-der-sum
UK British/ˈθʌndəsəm/THUHN-duh-sum
- THUHN
- der
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thundersome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thundersome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-sum.
What does thundersome mean?
adjective
- Characterised or marked by thunder.
Where does thundersome come from?
From thunder + -some.
Questions about saying thundersome
How do you pronounce thundersome?
Say THUHN-der-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚsəm/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thundersome?
Thundersome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · der · sum.
Is thundersome 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 /ˈθʌndəsəm/ (THUHN-duh-sum).