"tornado" 怎么发音

word

US

/tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/

tor-NAY-doh

UK

/tɔːnˈeɪdəʊ/

tor-NAY-doh

释义

A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing extreme destruction. Also used figuratively for something intensely energetic or chaotic.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/

英式英语

/tɔːnˈeɪdəʊ/

简化发音

美式

tor-NAY-doh

英式

tor-NAY-doh

语境中听

A tornado destroyed several homes in the area.

We heard the tornado warning siren and went to the basement.

Tornadoes are most common in spring and early summer.

The toddler went through the living room like a tornado, leaving toys everywhere.