How to pronounce torn
Say it like TORN. Torn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TORN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of torn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAWN.
What does torn mean?
- having edges that are jagged from injury
- disrupted by the pull of contrary forces“torn between love and hate”“torn by conflicting loyalties”
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Words that rhyme with torn
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Questions about saying torn
How do you pronounce torn?
Say TORN. The American pronunciation is /tɔrn/. In British English it is /tɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torn?
Torn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TORN.
Is torn 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 /tɔːn/ (TAWN).