How to pronounce tormenting
Say it like TOR-men-ting. Tormenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- men
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tormenting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tormenting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-men-ting.
What does tormenting mean?
- present participle and gerund of torment How to pronounce torment
- Involving or causing torment.
- The act by which somebody is tormented.
Questions about saying tormenting
How do you pronounce tormenting?
Say TOR-men-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrˌmɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːˌmɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tormenting?
Tormenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · men · ting.
Is tormenting 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 /ˈtɔːˌmɛntɪŋ/ (TAW-men-ting).