How to Pronounce Torch

To pronounce "torch", say TORCH — one syllable, IPA /tɔːtʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/tɔːtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “torch”

"torch" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with scorch and porch, if that helps it stick.

What does torch mean?

noun

  1. A stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

    “The mob of angry villagers carried torches and pitchforks to the vampire's castle.”

  2. A portable light source powered by electricity; a flashlight.

    “Ernst slipped and dropped his torch on the flagstones, shattering the bulb and plunging us into darkness.”

verb

  1. To set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

    “Some hoodlums had torched a derelict automobile, which emitted a ghastly pall of thick, black smoke that filled the street.”

Synonyms

flashlightbrandablazeburnfirebombigniteinflameset

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Words that rhyme with torch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scorchporchblowtorchdortchfoertsch

Related words

blowtorchblowlampflashlightcandleoxyacetylene

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "torch"?▾

"Torch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "torch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "torch" is /tɔːtʃ/.

What does "torch" mean?▾

Torch: A stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

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