How to pronounce tortile
Say it like TAW-tyle. Tortile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW).
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- TAW
- tyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tortile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tortile
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAW-tyle.
What does tortile mean?
- Twisted, winding, contorted.
Where does tortile come from?
Borrowed from Latin tortilis, from the participle stem of torqueō (“twist, turn”).
Questions about saying tortile
How do you pronounce tortile?
Say TAW-tyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔtaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tortile?
Tortile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW). Broken into parts: TAW · tyle.
Is tortile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtɔːtaɪl/ (TAW-tyle).