How to pronounce torsk
Say it like TORSK. Torsk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/tɔrsk/TORSK
UK British/tɔːsk/TAWSK
- TORSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torsk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of torsk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAWSK.
What does torsk mean?
noun
- An edible fish, Brosme brosme.
Where does torsk come from?
Borrowed from Swedish torsk.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying torsk
How do you pronounce torsk?
Say TORSK. The American pronunciation is /tɔrsk/. In British English it is /tɔːsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torsk?
Torsk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TORSK.
Is torsk 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 /tɔːsk/ (TAWSK).