How to pronounce blowtorch
Say it like BLOH-torch. Blowtorch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- torch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blowtorch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- torchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of blowtorch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLOH-tawch.
What does blowtorch mean?
- A tool which projects a controlled stream of a highly flammable gas over a spark in order to produce a controlled flame.
- A jet fighter.
- To apply a blowtorch to (something).
Where does blowtorch come from?
From blow + torch.
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Questions about saying blowtorch
How do you pronounce blowtorch?
Say BLOH-torch. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊˌtoʊrtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blowtorch?
Blowtorch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · torch.
Is blowtorch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ (BLOH-tawch).