How to Pronounce "thunderclaps"
word
ˈθʌndɚˌklæps
THUN-der-klaps
θˈʌndəklˌæps
THUN-duh-klaps
Definition
A 'thunderclap' is a sudden and very loud sound of thunder during a storm. It can also mean any loud, shocking noise that happens very suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθʌndɚˌklæps
British English
θˈʌndəklˌæps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THUN-der-klaps
UK
THUN-duh-klaps
Listen in Context
The thunderclaps scared the children during the storm.
We counted several loud thunderclaps last night.
A sudden thunderclap shook the whole house.
The dog hides under the bed whenever there are thunderclaps.