How to Pronounce "twister"
word
/ˈtwɪstɝ/
TWIS-ter
/twˈɪstɐ/
tw-IS-tuh
Definition
A 'twister' is an informal word for a tornado, a strong, spinning windstorm that can cause damage. It can also refer to something that twists, or in the US, a popular party game.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtwɪstɝ/
British English
/twˈɪstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TWIS-ter
UK
tw-IS-tuh
Listen in Context
A strong twister hit the farm last night.
Have you ever played the game Twister?
The twister destroyed several houses in the small town.
People ran for cover as the twister approached.