How to pronounce torp
Say it like TORP. Torp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/tɔrp/TORP
UK British/tɔːp/TAWP
- TORP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of torp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAWP.
What does torp mean?
noun
- A torpedo punt.
Words that rhyme with torp
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Questions about saying torp
How do you pronounce torp?
Say TORP. The American pronunciation is /tɔrp/. In British English it is /tɔːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torp?
Torp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TORP.
Is torp 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 /tɔːp/ (TAWP).