How to pronounce torturer
Say it like TOR-chuh-rer. Torturer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- chuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torturer 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of torturer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-chuh-ruh.
What does torturer mean?
- Someone who tortures.
Where does torturer come from?
From torture + -er.
Questions about saying torturer
How do you pronounce torturer?
Say TOR-chuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtʃərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtʃərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torturer?
Torturer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · chuh · rer.
Is torturer 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 /ˈtɔːtʃərə/ (TAW-chuh-ruh).