How to pronounce tort
Say it like TORT. Tort is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAWT.
What does tort mean?
- A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages.
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Words that rhyme with tort
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Questions about saying tort
How do you pronounce tort?
Say TORT. The American pronunciation is /tɔrt/. In British English it is /tɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tort?
Tort is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TORT.
Is tort 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 /tɔːt/ (TAWT).