How to pronounce torsion
Say it like TOR-shin. Torsion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- shin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torsion 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 "o" in go.
- shinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of torsion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-shun.
What does torsion mean?
- The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.
- A finite order element of a group that, when raised to a positive integer power results in the identity element of the group.
- An element of a homology or cohomology group for which there exists a non-zero integer that, when the element is multiplied by that integer, yields zero.
- To subject to torsion.
Where does torsion come from?
From Middle English torcion, from Middle French torsion, from Late Latin torsiōnem, from Latin tortiō, from torqueō (“twist, turn”).
Questions about saying torsion
How do you pronounce torsion?
Say TOR-shin. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊrʃɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torsion?
Torsion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · shin.
Is torsion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɔːʃən/ (TAW-shun).