How to pronounce torsos
Say it like TOR-sohz. Torsos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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US American/ˈtɔrˌsoʊz/TOR-sohz
UK British/ˈtɔːˌsəʊz/TAW-sohz
- TOR
- sohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torsos 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.
- sohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of torsos
- 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-sohz.
What does torsos mean?
noun
- plural of torso How to pronounce torso
Questions about saying torsos
How do you pronounce torsos?
Say TOR-sohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrˌsoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːˌsəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torsos?
Torsos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · sohz.
Is torsos 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 /ˈtɔːˌsəʊz/ (TAW-sohz).