How to Pronounce "thunderhead"
word
ˈθʌndɚˌhɛd
THUN-der-hed
θˈʌndəhˌɛd
THUN-duh-hed
Definition
A large, towering cloud usually associated with thunderstorms, often seen before or during a storm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθʌndɚˌhɛd
British English
θˈʌndəhˌɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THUN-der-hed
UK
THUN-duh-hed
Listen in Context
A huge thunderhead formed over the mountains.
We watched the thunderhead grow darker as the storm approached.
The farmer knew rain was coming when he saw the thunderhead.
Check out that massive thunderhead—we're definitely getting a storm soon.