How to Pronounce Tornados

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tornados”

"tornados" has 3 syllables: torn-ad-os. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does tornados 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 tornados

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterpose

Related words

twisterstormstwisterswhirlwindshailstormsthunderstormssupercellfloods

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tornados"?▾

"Tornados" has 3 syllables: torn · ad · os.

What is the IPA transcription of "tornados"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tornados" is /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊz/.

What does "tornados" mean?▾

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

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