How to pronounce torr
Say it like TOR. Torr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torr 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.
American vs British pronunciation of torr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW.
What does torr mean?
- A unit of pressure that is equal to approximately 0.001316 atmospheres or 133.3 pascals.
Where does torr come from?
Clipping of Torricelli; named after Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli (1608–1647), who discovered the principle of the barometer.
Words that rhyme with torr
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Words that sound like torr
Questions about saying torr
How do you pronounce torr?
Say TOR. The American pronunciation is /tɔr/. In British English it is /tɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torr?
Torr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOR.
Is torr 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 /tɔː/ (TAW).
What words sound the same as torr?
Torr sounds the same as tor, tore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.