How to pronounce torrent
Say it like TOR-unt. Torrent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torrent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of torrent
American and British speakers say torrent in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔrənt/ in the US and /ˈtɒrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOR-unt.
What does torrent mean?
- A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.“Rain fell on the hills in torrents.”
- A large amount or stream of something.“They endured a torrent of inquiries.”
- Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream.
- To fall or flow in a torrent; to pour.
Where does torrent come from?
Borrowed from French torrent, from Italian torrente, from Latin torrentem, accusative of torrēns (“burning, seething, roaring”), from Latin torrēre (“to parch, scorch”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with torrent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of torrent.
Questions about saying torrent
How do you pronounce torrent?
Say TOR-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrənt/. In British English it is /ˈtɒrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torrent?
Torrent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say torrent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔrənt/ and the British form is /ˈtɒrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.