How to pronounce torpedoing
Say it like tor-PEE-doh-ing. Torpedoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- tor
- PEE
- doh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torpedoing 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.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of torpedoing
- 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-doh-ing.
What does torpedoing mean?
- present participle and gerund of torpedo How to pronounce torpedo
- The act of firing a torpedo.
Questions about saying torpedoing
How do you pronounce torpedoing?
Say tor-PEE-doh-ing. The American pronunciation is /tɔrˈpiˌdoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /tɔːˈpiːˌdəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torpedoing?
Torpedoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: tor · PEE · doh · ing.
Is torpedoing 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 /tɔːˈpiːˌdəʊɪŋ/ (taw-PEE-doh-ing).