How to pronounce torrefaction
Say it like tor-ih-FAK-shun. Torrefaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌtɔrɪˈfækʃən/tor-ih-FAK-shun
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- tor
- ih
- FAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torrefaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does torrefaction mean?
noun
- Drying or roasting; especially an anaerobic heat treatment to make wood waterproof.
- The act or process of subjecting something to heat or to highly acidic substances.
- An angry outburst; vituperation.
Where does torrefaction come from?
Latin torrefaciō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- torrification
- torrefication
Words that rhyme with torrefaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of torrefaction.
- reaction
- interaction
- transaction
- satisfaction
- attraction
- fraction
- extraction
- distraction
- traction
- contraction
Questions about saying torrefaction
How do you pronounce torrefaction?
Say tor-ih-FAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɔrɪˈfækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torrefaction?
Torrefaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK). Broken into parts: tor · ih · FAK · shun.