How to pronounce torturee
Say it like taw-tyuh-REE. Torturee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- taw
- tyuh
- REE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torturee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of torturee
American and British speakers say torturee in essentially the same way: /ˌtɔtjʊˈri/ in the US and /ˌtɔːtjʊˈriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: taw-tyuh-REE.
What does torturee mean?
- One who is subjected to torture; a torture victim.
Where does torturee come from?
From torture + -ee, after torturer.
Words that rhyme with torturee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of torturee.
Questions about saying torturee
How do you pronounce torturee?
Say taw-tyuh-REE. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɔtjʊˈri/. In British English it is /ˌtɔːtjʊˈriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torturee?
Torturee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: taw · tyuh · REE.
Do Americans and Brits say torturee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɔtjʊˈri/ and the British form is /ˌtɔːtjʊˈriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.