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Move to the 't' sound by placing the tongue at the roof of the mouth.
Finish with the 'ɔrm' sound by rounding the lips and releasing the 'm'.
st-orm (trying to separate 'st' and 'orm')
str-om (adding extra 'r' sound)
sta-rm (inserting a vowel between 'st' and 'orm')
Start with the 's' sound, like a hissing snake.
Make a light 't' sound by tapping the roof of the mouth.
Finish with the 'ɔːm' sound, rounding the lips, and lightly closing with an 'm'.
st-orm (trying to separate 'st' and 'orm')
str-om (adding extra 'r' sound)
sto-rm (inserting a vowel between 'st' and 'orm')
The sounds connect smoothly without any breaking point.
In AmE, it's pronounced more prominently. In BrE, it might be softer or less pronounced.
Yes, close your lips gently to create the 'm' sound.
A violent weather event, with rain, wind, thunder, or lightning.
/ˈstɔr.mi/
Having storms.
/stɔrmd/
Moved with force.
/ˈstɔr.mi.nəs/
State of being stormy.
- 'ee' sound added.
- 'd' is added at the end.
- Separate sounds in 'i-ness'.
Try to connect the 's' and 't' smoothly without adding a vowel in between.
Hearing the word in context can help reinforce the correct pronunciation.
