How to pronounce tornadoes
Say it like tor-NAY-dohz. Tornadoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- tor
- NAY
- dohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tornadoes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tornadoes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: taw-NAY-dohz.
What does tornadoes mean?
- plural of tornado How to pronounce tornado
Questions about saying tornadoes
How do you pronounce tornadoes?
Say tor-NAY-dohz. The American pronunciation is /tɔrˈneɪdoʊz/. In British English it is /tɔːˈneɪdəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tornadoes?
Tornadoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: tor · NAY · dohz.
Is tornadoes 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 /tɔːˈneɪdəʊz/ (taw-NAY-dohz).