How to Pronounce Hurricane

To pronounce "hurricane", say HURR-ic-an-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌɹɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhʌɹɪkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hurricane”

"hurricane" has 4 syllables: hurr-ic-an-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

What does hurricane mean?

noun

  1. A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.
  2. A wind scale for quite strong wind, stronger than a storm

Words that rhyme with hurricane

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

typhooncyclonethunderstormtornadostormblowdownsurgetwister

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hurricane"?▾

"Hurricane" has 4 syllables: hurr · ic · an · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hurricane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hurricane" is /ˈhʌɹɪkən/.

What does "hurricane" mean?▾

Hurricane: A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.

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