How to pronounce torticollis
Say it like tor-tuh-KOL-us. Torticollis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- tor
- tuh
- KOL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torticollis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of torticollis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: taw-tuh-KOL-us.
What does torticollis mean?
- A medical condition in which the neck muscles contract, causing the neck to twist or jerk.
Words that rhyme with torticollis
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Questions about saying torticollis
How do you pronounce torticollis?
Say tor-tuh-KOL-us. The American pronunciation is /tɔrtəˈkɑləs/. In British English it is /tɔːtəˈkɒləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torticollis?
Torticollis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: tor · tuh · KOL · us.
Is torticollis 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 /tɔːtəˈkɒləs/ (taw-tuh-KOL-us).