How to pronounce torpedoes
Say it like tor-PEE-dohz. Torpedoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- tor
- PEE
- dohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torpedoes 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of torpedoes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: taw-PEE-dohz.
What does torpedoes mean?
- plural of torpedo How to pronounce torpedo
- third-person singular simple present indicative of torpedo How to pronounce torpedo
Questions about saying torpedoes
How do you pronounce torpedoes?
Say tor-PEE-dohz. The American pronunciation is /tɔrˈpidoʊz/. In British English it is /tɔːˈpiːdəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torpedoes?
Torpedoes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: tor · PEE · dohz.
Is torpedoes 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 /tɔːˈpiːdəʊz/ (taw-PEE-dohz).