How many syllables in "thunderstorm"?

"thunderstorm" has 3 lettergrepen (thun - der - storm).

How to divide "thunderstorm"?

"thunderstorm" divides into 3 parts: thun · der · storm.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"thunderstorm": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:thun·der·storm

Hoofdklemtoon

THUN-der-storm(thun · der · storm)● ○ ○

Stress in "thunderstorm" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈθʌndərˌstɔːrm⁄

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IPAˈθʌndərˌstɔːrm

Lettergrepenthun·der·storm

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How many syllables in "thunderstorm"?: "thunderstorm" has 3 lettergrepen (thun - der - storm).
How to divide "thunderstorm"?: "thunderstorm" divides into 3 parts: thun · der · storm.
Where is the stress in "thunderstorm"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "thunderstorm"?: Say each syllable slowly (thun... der... storm) and listen on SayItVid.