How to pronounce tortures
Say it like TOR-cherz. Tortures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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US American/ˈtɔrtʃɚz/TOR-cherz
UK British/ˈtɔːtʃəz/TAW-chuz
- TOR
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tortures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tortures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-chuz.
What does tortures mean?
noun
- plural of torture How to pronounce torture
- third-person singular simple present indicative of torture How to pronounce torture
Questions about saying tortures
How do you pronounce tortures?
Say TOR-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tortures?
Tortures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · cherz.
Is tortures 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 /ˈtɔːtʃəz/ (TAW-chuz).