How to Pronounce "floods"
word
ˈfɫədz
FLUHDZ
flˈʌdz
FLUHDZ
Definition
Large amounts of water covering land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain, rivers overflowing, or storms. Can also refer generally to a big, overwhelming amount of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫədz
British English
flˈʌdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLUHDZ
UK
FLUHDZ
Listen in Context
The city was damaged by severe floods last year.
Many homes were lost in the recent floods.
Emergency services rescued people from the floods.
Every spring, the river floods cause travel delays in this area.