How to pronounce torrefy
Say it like TOR-ih-fy. Torrefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɔrɪfaɪ/TOR-ih-fy
UK British/ˈtɒrɪfaɪ/TOR-ih-fy
- TOR
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torrefy 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of torrefy
American and British speakers say torrefy in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔrɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈtɒrɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOR-ih-fy.
What does torrefy mean?
verb
- To subject to intense heat; to parch, to roast.
Where does torrefy come from?
From Latin torrefaciō.
Questions about saying torrefy
How do you pronounce torrefy?
Say TOR-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtɒrɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torrefy?
Torrefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say torrefy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔrɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtɒrɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.