How to Pronounce “hurricane”

American (US)

/ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/

British (UK)

/ˈhʌɹɪkən/

noun — A severe tropical storm with violent circular winds.

Example: The hurricane made landfall before dawn.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “hurricane” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “hurricane” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "hurricane" mean?

hurricane (noun): A severe tropical storm with violent circular winds. For example — The hurricane made landfall before dawn.

How do you pronounce "hurricane" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/. British English: /ˈhʌɹɪkən/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "hurricane"?

/ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ in American English, /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "hurricane"?

“hurricane” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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