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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable thun
  • 7 letters
Syllables
thun-der: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: THUN-der.
Pronunciation
/ˈθʌndɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as thun-der.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide thunder into syllables?

thunder divides as thun-der. thun-der: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in thunder?

Thunder has 2 syllables (thun-der).

Which syllable is stressed in thunder?

The stressed syllable in thunder is thun. The 1st syllable is stressed: THUN-der.

How do you pronounce thunder?

/ˈθʌndɚ/ in American English.