How to Pronounce Thunderstorm

To pronounce "thunderstorm", say THUND-erst-orm — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thunderstorm”

"thunderstorm" has 3 syllables: thund-erst-orm. It rhymes with warm and form, if that helps it stick.

What does thunderstorm mean?

noun

  1. A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

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Words that rhyme with thunderstorm

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warmformtransformstormconformswarmuniformperformfirestormplatforminformnorm

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thunderstorm"?▾

"Thunderstorm" has 3 syllables: thund · erst · orm.

What is the IPA transcription of "thunderstorm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thunderstorm" is /ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/.

What does "thunderstorm" mean?▾

Thunderstorm: A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

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