How to Pronounce "risk of showers"
expression
RISK-uhv-SHOW-erz
RISK-ov-SHOW-uhz
Definition
A weather forecast expression meaning there is a possibility that there will be short, light periods of rain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪsk/ /ˈəv/ /ˈʃaʊɝz
British English
ɹˈɪsk/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈʃaʊəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RISK-uhv-SHOW-erz
UK
RISK-ov-SHOW-uhz
Listen in Context
There is a risk of showers this afternoon.
Check the weather for any risk of showers before going out.
Tomorrow's forecast mentions a risk of showers in the evening.
Looks like there's a risk of showers later, so you might want to bring an umbrella.