How to pronounce thunderstorms
Say it like THUHN-der-stormz. Thunderstorms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- der
- stormz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thunderstorms 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.
- stormzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of thunderstorms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-stawmz.
What does thunderstorms mean?
- plural of thunderstorm How to pronounce thunderstorm
Questions about saying thunderstorms
How do you pronounce thunderstorms?
Say THUHN-der-stormz. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚˌstɔrmz/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəˌstɔːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · der · stormz.
Is thunderstorms 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 /ˈθʌndəˌstɔːmz/ (THUHN-duh-stawmz).