How to pronounce torturesome
Say it like TOR-cher-sum. Torturesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- cher
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torturesome 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of torturesome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-chuh-sum.
What does torturesome mean?
- Characterised or marked by torture; torturous.
Where does torturesome come from?
From torture + -some.
Questions about saying torturesome
How do you pronounce torturesome?
Say TOR-cher-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtʃərsəm/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtʃəsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torturesome?
Torturesome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · cher · sum.
Is torturesome 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 /ˈtɔːtʃəsəm/ (TAW-chuh-sum).