How to Pronounce Thunderstruck

To pronounce "thunderstruck", say THUND-erstr-uck — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈθʌn.də.stɹʌk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

thunderstruck

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˈθʌn.də.stɹʌk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thunderstruck”

"thunderstruck" has 3 syllables: thund-erstr-uck. It rhymes with ruck and suck, if that helps it stick.

What does thunderstruck mean?

adjective

  1. Astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak.

Synonyms

amazedastonishedastoundedawedoverawedoverwhelmedspeechlessstupefied

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Words that rhyme with thunderstruck

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rucksuckawestruckpluckstuckmoonstruckshuckamokfuckschmuckamucktuck

Related words

flabbergastedsurpriseddumbfoundeddumfoundedstupefiedawedthunderstrickenthunderstriking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thunderstruck"?▾

"Thunderstruck" has 3 syllables: thund · erstr · uck.

What is the IPA transcription of "thunderstruck"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thunderstruck" is /ˈθʌn.də.stɹʌk/.

What does "thunderstruck" mean?▾

Thunderstruck: Astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak.

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