How to pronounce torma
Say it like TOR-muh. Torma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torma 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of torma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-muh.
What does torma mean?
- A figure, made mostly of flour and butter, used in tantric rituals or as an offering in Tibetan Buddhism.
Where does torma come from?
Borrowed from Tibetan གཏོར་མ (gtor ma).
Questions about saying torma
How do you pronounce torma?
Say TOR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrmə/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torma?
Torma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · muh.
Is torma 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 /ˈtɔːmə/ (TAW-muh).