How to pronounce torments
Say it like TOR-ments. Torments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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US American/ˈtɔrˌmɛnts/TOR-ments
UK British/ˈtɔːˌmɛnts/TAW-ments
- TOR
- ments
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torments 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.
- mentsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of torments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-ments.
What does torments mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of torment How to pronounce torment
- plural of torment How to pronounce torment
Questions about saying torments
How do you pronounce torments?
Say TOR-ments. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrˌmɛnts/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːˌmɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torments?
Torments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · ments.
Is torments 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 /ˈtɔːˌmɛnts/ (TAW-ments).