How to Pronounce "hailstorm"
word
ˈheɪɫˌstɔɹm
HAIL-storm
hˈeɪlstɔːm
HAIL-stawm
Definition
A hailstorm is a weather event where small, hard balls of ice called hail fall from the sky, often during strong thunderstorms.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈheɪɫˌstɔɹm
British English
hˈeɪlstɔːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIL-storm
UK
HAIL-stawm
Listen in Context
A hailstorm damaged many cars last night.
We stayed inside during the hailstorm.
The hailstorm broke several windows in the school.
I got caught in a sudden hailstorm on my way home.