How to pronounce tormented
Say it like TOR-men-tid. Tormented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɔrˌmɛntɪd/TOR-men-tid
UK British/ˈtɔːˌmɛntɪd/TAW-men-tid
- TOR
- men
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tormented 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.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tormented
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-men-tid.
What does tormented mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of torment How to pronounce torment
- Miserable or anguished, especially with anxiety or guilt.
- Damned; accursed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying tormented
How do you pronounce tormented?
Say TOR-men-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrˌmɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːˌmɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tormented?
Tormented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · men · tid.
Is tormented 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 /ˈtɔːˌmɛntɪd/ (TAW-men-tid).