How to Pronounce Thunders

To pronounce "thunders", say THUND-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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THUND-ers

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"thunders" has 2 syllables: thund-ers. It rhymes with blunders and plunders, if that helps it stick.

noun

The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
“Thunder is preceded by lightning.”
A deep, rumbling noise resembling thunder.
“Off in the distance, he heard the thunder of hoofbeats, signalling a stampede.”

verb

To produce thunder; to sound, rattle, or roar, as a discharge of atmospheric electricity; often used impersonally.
“It thundered continuously.”
To make a noise like thunder.
“The train thundered along the tracks.”

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How many syllables are in "thunders"?▾

"Thunders" has 2 syllables: thund · ers.

What does "thunders" mean?▾

Thunders: The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.

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