How to pronounce torrid
Say it like TOR-id. Torrid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torrid 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of torrid
American and British speakers say torrid in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔrɪd/ in the US and /ˈtɒrɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOR-id.
What does torrid mean?
- Very hot and dry.
- Full of intense emotions arising from sexual love; ardent and passionate.“a torrid love scene in a film or novel”
- Full of difficulty.
Where does torrid come from?
From Latin torridus, from torreō (“parch, scorch”).
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Questions about saying torrid
How do you pronounce torrid?
Say TOR-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɒrɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torrid?
Torrid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · id.
Do Americans and Brits say torrid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔrɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtɒrɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.