How to pronounce torching
Say it like TOR-ching. Torching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of torching
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-ching.
What does torching mean?
- present participle and gerund of torch How to pronounce torch
- An act of arson.
- A way of catching fish at night with torchlight and spear.
Words that rhyme with torching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of torching.
Questions about saying torching
How do you pronounce torching?
Say TOR-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torching?
Torching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · ching.
Is torching 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 /ˈtɔːtʃɪŋ/ (TAW-ching).