How to pronounce thundery
Say it like THUHN-duh-ree. Thundery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- duh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thundery 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thundery
American and British speakers say thundery in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌndəri/ in the US and /ˈθʌndəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-ree.
What does thundery mean?
- Of weather: stormy, with thunder and lightning.
- Resembling or characteristic of thunder.
- Threatening.
Where does thundery come from?
From thunder + -y.
Questions about saying thundery
How do you pronounce thundery?
Say THUHN-duh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndəri/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thundery?
Thundery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · duh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say thundery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌndəri/ and the British form is /ˈθʌndəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.