To pronounce "cloudburst", say CLOUDB-urst — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/
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"cloudburst" has 2 syllables: cloudb-urst. It rhymes with coerced and burst, if that helps it stick.
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"Cloudburst" has 2 syllables: cloudb · urst.
The IPA transcription of "cloudburst" is /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/.
Cloudburst: A sudden heavy rainstorm.
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