How to pronounce windstorm
Say it like WIND-storm. Windstorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɪndˌstɔrm/WIND-storm
UK British/ˈwɪndˌstɔːm/WIND-stawm
- WIND
- storm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windstorm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stormGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of windstorm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIND-stawm.
What does windstorm mean?
noun
- A storm in which there are strong, violent winds but no precipitation.
Where does windstorm come from?
From wind + storm.
Questions about saying windstorm
How do you pronounce windstorm?
Say WIND-storm. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndˌstɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndˌstɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windstorm?
Windstorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND). Broken into parts: WIND · storm.
Is windstorm 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 /ˈwɪndˌstɔːm/ (WIND-stawm).