How to pronounce tormentress
Say it like tor-MEN-trus. Tormentress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- tor
- MEN
- trus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tormentress 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.
- trusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tormentress
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: taw-MEN-trus.
What does tormentress mean?
- A female tormentor.
Where does tormentress come from?
From Middle English turmenteresse.
Questions about saying tormentress
How do you pronounce tormentress?
Say tor-MEN-trus. The American pronunciation is /tɔrˈmɛntrəs/. In British English it is /tɔːˈmɛntrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tormentress?
Tormentress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: tor · MEN · trus.
Is tormentress 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 /tɔːˈmɛntrəs/ (taw-MEN-trus).