How to pronounce contorted
Say it like kun-TOR-tud. Contorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kənˈtɔrtəd/kun-TOR-tud
UK British/kənˈtɔːtəd/kun-TAW-tud
- kun
- TOR
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contorted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contorted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TAW-tud.
What does contorted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of contort How to pronounce contort
- Twisted; screwed up.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- writhed
- writhen
Words that rhyme with contorted
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Questions about saying contorted
How do you pronounce contorted?
Say kun-TOR-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɔrtəd/. In British English it is /kənˈtɔːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contorted?
Contorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: kun · TOR · tud.
Is contorted 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 /kənˈtɔːtəd/ (kun-TAW-tud).