How Many Syllables In Thunderstorm?
3syllables
Thunderstorm has 3 syllables, thun-der-storm. It is a trisyllabic word.
thunderstorm
/ˈθʌn.də.stɔːm/ UK /ˈθʌn.dɚ.stɔːrm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, thun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/θʌn.də.stɔːm/
Division By Letters
thun-der-storm
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thunderstorm
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | θ | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | st | ɔː | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Thunderstorm Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thunderstorm?
Thunderstorm has 3 syllables, thun-der-storm. In British English it is transcribed /ˈθʌn.də.stɔːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in thunderstorm?
The first syllable, thun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of thunderstorm?
Thunderstorm has the structure CVC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide thunderstorm into syllables?
By sound, θʌn.də.stɔːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, thun-der-storm.