How to Pronounce "typhoon"
word
/ˌtaɪˈfun/
ty-FOON
/taɪfˈuːn/
ty-FOON
Definition
A typhoon is a very strong tropical storm with powerful winds and heavy rain, usually found in the western Pacific Ocean.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌtaɪˈfun/
British English
/taɪfˈuːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ty-FOON
UK
ty-FOON
Listen in Context
A typhoon is coming to the city tonight.
The typhoon caused heavy rain and strong winds.
People prepared for the typhoon by closing their windows.
Last year’s typhoon knocked out power for two days.