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How to pronounce “thunder

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Pronunciation guide for thunder

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of thunder with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Sharks Through the Film Businessin welcoming Thunder Levin, the writer of "Sharknado."
Definition summary
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.

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How to pronounce thunder

Sharks Through the Film Business

in welcoming Thunder Levin, the writer of "Sharknado."

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “thunder

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
  • A deep, rumbling noise resembling thunder.
  • An alarming or startling threat or denunciation.
  • (obsolete) The discharge of electricity; a thunderbolt.
  • (literature) Synonym of thunder word.
  • [Verb]
  • (impersonal) To produce thunder; to sound, rattle, or roar, as a discharge of atmospheric electricity.
  • (intransitive) To make a noise like thunder.
  • (ergative) To (make something) move very fast (with loud noise).
  • (intransitive, transitive) To say (something) with a loud, threatening voice.
  • To produce something with incredible power.

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