How to pronounce torpid
Say it like TOR-pud. Torpid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- pud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torpid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- pudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of torpid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-pud.
What does torpid mean?
- unmoving
- dormant or hibernating
- lazy, lethargic or apathetic
- An inferior racing boat, or one who rows in such a boat.
Where does torpid come from?
From Latin torpidus (“tired, numb”).
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Questions about saying torpid
How do you pronounce torpid?
Say TOR-pud. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrpəd/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torpid?
Torpid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · pud.
Is torpid 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 /ˈtɔːpəd/ (TAW-pud).