How to pronounce Tory
Say it like TOR-ee. Tory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Tory. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TOR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tory 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Tory
American and British speakers say Tory in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔri/ in the US and /ˈtɔːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAW-ree.
What does Tory mean?
- A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.
- One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.
- A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.
- Of or belonging to the Tory Party or the Conservative Party.
- Of or belonging to the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.
Words that rhyme with Tory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tory.
Questions about saying Tory
How do you pronounce Tory?
Say TOR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tory?
Tory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Tory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈtɔːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.