How to pronounce torchwood
Say it like TORCH-wuud. Torchwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TORCH).
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- TORCH
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torchwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of torchwood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAWCH-wud.
What does torchwood mean?
- Wood exhibiting fungal bioluminescence or foxfire.
- Wood used to make torches.
- Amyris balsamifera (balsam torchwood)
Where does torchwood come from?
From torch + wood.
Questions about saying torchwood
How do you pronounce torchwood?
Say TORCH-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtʃˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtʃwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torchwood?
Torchwood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TORCH). Broken into parts: TORCH · wuud.
Is torchwood 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 /ˈtɔːtʃwʊd/ (TAWCH-wud).