How to pronounce torquated
Say it like TAW-kway-tid. Torquated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW).
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- TAW
- kway
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torquated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kwayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of torquated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAW-kway-tid.
What does torquated mean?
- Wearing a torque.
- Shaped like a torque; twisted; convoluted.
Where does torquated come from?
From Latin torquātus + -ed.
Questions about saying torquated
How do you pronounce torquated?
Say TAW-kway-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔkweɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːkweɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torquated?
Torquated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW). Broken into parts: TAW · kway · tid.
Is torquated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtɔːkweɪtɪd/ (TAW-kway-tid).