How to pronounce torrential
Say it like tor-EN-chul. Torrential has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- tor
- EN
- chul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torrential pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of torrential
American and British speakers say torrential in essentially the same way: /tɔˈrɛntʃəl/ in the US and /təˈrɛntʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-REN-chul.
What does torrential mean?
- Coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.“There was a torrential downpour and we were all soaked.”
Where does torrential come from?
From torrent + -ial.
Words that rhyme with torrential
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Questions about saying torrential
How do you pronounce torrential?
Say tor-EN-chul. The American pronunciation is /tɔˈrɛntʃəl/. In British English it is /təˈrɛntʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torrential?
Torrential has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: tor · EN · chul.
Do Americans and Brits say torrential the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɔˈrɛntʃəl/ and the British form is /təˈrɛntʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.