How to pronounce torturing
Say it like TOR-chuh-ring. Torturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɔrtʃərɪŋ/TOR-chuh-ring
UK British/ˈtɔːtʃərɪŋ/TAW-chuh-ring
- TOR
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torturing 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of torturing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-chuh-ring.
What does torturing mean?
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying torturing
How do you pronounce torturing?
Say TOR-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torturing?
Torturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · chuh · ring.
Is torturing 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 /ˈtɔːtʃərɪŋ/ (TAW-chuh-ring).