How to Pronounce “downburst” in English
/dɒwnbʌrst/
dow·nburst
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What does “downburst” mean?
- A powerful downward air current, especially one during a thunderstorm, often creating powerful divergent horizontal winds and strong wind shear upon impacting the surface.
Example sentences
- “These downbursts can spread embers, causing new ignitions farther away from the fire.”
- “Once the downburst begins, once the cool air begins to flow down and out, the supply of warm air rising is cut off,”
Common phrases
How to pronounce “downburst”
- Syllables:
- dow · nburst
- IPA:
- /dɒwnbʌrst/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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How do you pronounce “downburst”?
“downburst” is pronounced /dɒwnbʌrst/ (dow · nburst). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “downburst”?
“downburst” has 2 syllables: dow · nburst.
What does “downburst” mean?
A powerful downward air current, especially one during a thunderstorm, often creating powerful divergent horizontal winds and strong wind shear upon impacting the surface.
How can I hear “downburst” used in real sentences?
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