How to pronounce thunderstruck
Say it like THUHN-der-struk. Thunderstruck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- der
- struk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thunderstruck 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.
- strukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of thunderstruck
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-struk.
What does thunderstruck mean?
- Astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak.
Where does thunderstruck come from?
From thunder + struck.
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Questions about saying thunderstruck
How do you pronounce thunderstruck?
Say THUHN-der-struk. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚstrʌk/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəstrʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thunderstruck?
Thunderstruck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · der · struk.
Is thunderstruck 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 /ˈθʌndəstrʌk/ (THUHN-duh-struk).