How to Pronounce Tornado

To pronounce "tornado", say TORN-ad-o — 3 syllables, IPA /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tornado”

"tornado" has 3 syllables: torn-ad-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does tornado mean?

noun

  1. A violent windstorm characterized by a mobile, twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.

    “A tornado is a rotating column of air.”

Synonyms

twisterwhirling void

Words that rhyme with tornado

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

twisterwhirlwindcyclonehurricanetyphoonstormtwistalert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tornado"?▾

"Tornado" has 3 syllables: torn · ad · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "tornado"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tornado" is /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/.

What does "tornado" mean?▾

Tornado: A violent windstorm characterized by a mobile, twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.

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