How to pronounce tortured
Say it like TOR-cherd. Tortured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tortured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tortured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-chud.
What does tortured mean?
- experiencing intense pain especially mental pain“an anguished conscience”“a small tormented schoolboy”
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Words that rhyme with tortured
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Questions about saying tortured
How do you pronounce tortured?
Say TOR-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tortured?
Tortured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · cherd.
Is tortured 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 /ˈtɔːtʃəd/ (TAW-chud).