How to pronounce tormentor
Say it like tor-MEN-ter. Tormentor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- tor
- MEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tormentor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tormentor
- 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 tormentor mean?
- One who torments; a person, animal, or object that causes suffering.
- Something abstract that causes suffering.
- One of a pair of narrow curtains just behind the front curtain and teaser that mask the areas on the sides of the stage and can be adjusted to the desired width.
Where does tormentor come from?
From Anglo-Norman tourmentour, from Old French tormenteor.
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Words that rhyme with tormentor
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Questions about saying tormentor
How do you pronounce tormentor?
Say tor-MEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /tɔrˈmɛntɚ/. In British English it is /tɔːˈmɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tormentor?
Tormentor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: tor · MEN · ter.
Is tormentor 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 /tɔːˈmɛntə/ (taw-MEN-tuh).