How to pronounce thunderstricken
Say it like THUHN-der-strik-un. Thunderstricken has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- der
- strik
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thunderstricken 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- strikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thunderstricken
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-strik-un.
What does thunderstricken mean?
- past participle of thunderstrike
- Thunderstruck.
Where does thunderstricken come from?
From thunder + stricken.
Questions about saying thunderstricken
How do you pronounce thunderstricken?
Say THUHN-der-strik-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndərˌstrɪkən/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəˌstrɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thunderstricken?
Thunderstricken has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · der · strik · un.
Is thunderstricken 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 /ˈθʌndəˌstrɪkən/ (THUHN-duh-strik-un).