How to pronounce torpedinous
Say it like tor-PED-ih-nus. Torpedinous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PED).
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- tor
- PED
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torpedinous 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.
- PEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of torpedinous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: taw-PED-ih-nus.
What does torpedinous mean?
- Relating to torpedoes (the marine weapons).
Where does torpedinous come from?
Borrowed from Latin torpēdinōsus, from torpēdō + -ōsus.
Questions about saying torpedinous
How do you pronounce torpedinous?
Say tor-PED-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /tɔrˈpɛdɪnəs/. In British English it is /tɔːˈpɛdɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torpedinous?
Torpedinous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PED). Broken into parts: tor · PED · ih · nus.
Is torpedinous 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 /tɔːˈpɛdɪnəs/ (taw-PED-ih-nus).