How to Pronounce "thunderclap"
word
ˈθʌndɚˌklæp
THUN-der-klap
θˈʌndəklˌæp
THUN-duh-klap
Definition
A sudden, loud sound made by thunder, usually heard during a storm. It can also be used to describe something very shocking or surprising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθʌndɚˌklæp
British English
θˈʌndəklˌæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THUN-der-klap
UK
THUN-duh-klap
Listen in Context
A loud thunderclap woke me up last night.
The thunderclap scared the dog during the storm.
Suddenly, a thunderclap echoed through the valley.
Her announcement was like a thunderclap—no one saw it coming.