How to pronounce tormenta
Say it like tor-MEN-tuh. Tormenta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- tor
- MEN
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tormenta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tormenta
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: taw-MEN-tuh.
What does tormenta mean?
- plural of tormentum
Words that rhyme with tormenta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tormenta.
Questions about saying tormenta
How do you pronounce tormenta?
Say tor-MEN-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɔrˈmɛntə/. In British English it is /ˌtɔːˈmɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tormenta?
Tormenta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: tor · MEN · tuh.
Is tormenta 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 /ˌtɔːˈmɛntə/ (taw-MEN-tuh).