How to Pronounce Torment

To pronounce "torment", say TORM-ent — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

TORM-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “torment”

"torment" has 2 syllables: torm-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

What does torment mean?

noun

  1. A catapult or other kind of war-engine.
  2. Torture, originally as inflicted by an instrument of torture.

verb

  1. To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)

    “The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off.”

Words that rhyme with torment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontentrelent

Related words

rackragduntortureexcruciateagonyharassmentanguish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "torment"?▾

"Torment" has 2 syllables: torm · ent.

What does "torment" mean?▾

Torment: A catapult or other kind of war-engine.

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