How to pronounce torte
Say it like TORT. Torte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torte 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 torte
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAWT.
What does torte mean?
- A rich, dense cake, typically made with many eggs and relatively little flour (as opposed to a sponge cake or gâteau).
Where does torte come from?
Borrowed from German Torte.
Words that rhyme with torte
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Words that sound like torte
Questions about saying torte
How do you pronounce torte?
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 torte?
Torte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TORT.
Is torte 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).
What words sound the same as torte?
Torte sounds the same as tort in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.