How to Pronounce Storm

To pronounce "storm", say STORM — one syllable, IPA /stɔːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/stɔːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “storm”

"storm" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with warm and form, if that helps it stick.

What does storm mean?

noun

  1. Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
  2. A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.

    “The proposed reforms have led to a political storm.”

Words that rhyme with storm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

warmformtransformconformswarmuniformperformfirestormplatforminformnormlukewarm

Related words

tempestrampforceragesurpriseblizzardwindsnowstorm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "storm"?▾

"Storm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "storm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "storm" is /stɔːm/.

What does "storm" mean?▾

Storm: Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

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