How to pronounce stormtossed
Say it like STORM-tawst. Stormtossed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STORM).
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- STORM
- tawst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stormtossed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tawstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of stormtossed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAWM-tost.
What does stormtossed mean?
- Tossed by the wind in a storm.“The stormtossed ocean waves beat against the side of the ship and washed over its deck.”
- Agitated by conflicting passions.
Where does stormtossed come from?
From storm + tossed.
Questions about saying stormtossed
How do you pronounce stormtossed?
Say STORM-tawst. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔrmtɔst/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːmtɒst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stormtossed?
Stormtossed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STORM). Broken into parts: STORM · tawst.
Is stormtossed 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 /ˈstɔːmtɒst/ (STAWM-tost).