How to pronounce tormina
Say it like TOR-mih-nuh. Tormina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- mih
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tormina 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tormina
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-mih-nuh.
What does tormina mean?
- acute pain in the abdomen; colic, gripes
Where does tormina come from?
From Latin tormina, ultimately from torqueō (“twist, turn”).
Questions about saying tormina
How do you pronounce tormina?
Say TOR-mih-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrmɪnə/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːmɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tormina?
Tormina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · mih · nuh.
Is tormina 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 /ˈtɔːmɪnə/ (TAW-mih-nuh).