How to Pronounce Thunderbolt

To pronounce "thunderbolt", say THUND-erb-olt — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thunderbolt”

"thunderbolt" has 3 syllables: thund-erb-olt. It rhymes with exalt and assault, if that helps it stick.

What does thunderbolt mean?

noun

  1. A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.
  2. An event that is terrible, horrific or unexpected.

Words that rhyme with thunderbolt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exaltassaultvaultdefaultfaultsaltasphaltmaltwaltgaltsault

Related words

thunderclapbombshellboltthunderlightningflashthunderburstthunderstroke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thunderbolt"?▾

"Thunderbolt" has 3 syllables: thund · erb · olt.

What is the IPA transcription of "thunderbolt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thunderbolt" is /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/.

What does "thunderbolt" mean?▾

Thunderbolt: A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.

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