How to pronounce torturous
Say it like TOR-chuh-rus. Torturous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- chuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torturous 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of torturous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-chuh-rus.
What does torturous mean?
- Of or pertaining to torture.
- Painful, excruciating, torturing.
Where does torturous come from?
From Middle English torterous, from Anglo-Norman torturous, from Old French tortureus, from Latin tortūra.
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Questions about saying torturous
How do you pronounce torturous?
Say TOR-chuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtʃərəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtʃərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torturous?
Torturous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · chuh · rus.
Is torturous 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 /ˈtɔːtʃərəs/ (TAW-chuh-rus).