How to pronounce torso
Say it like TOR-soh. Torso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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US American/ˈtɔrˌsoʊ/TOR-soh
UK British/ˈtɔːsəʊ/TAW-soh
- TOR
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torso 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.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of torso
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAW-soh.
What does torso mean?
noun
- The main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.
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Questions about saying torso
How do you pronounce torso?
Say TOR-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrˌsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torso?
Torso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · soh.
Is torso 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 /ˈtɔːsəʊ/ (TAW-soh).