How to Pronounce Tormented

To pronounce "tormented", say TORM-ent-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

TORM-ent-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “tormented”

"tormented" has 3 syllables: torm-ent-ed. It rhymes with disoriented and demented, if that helps it stick.

What does tormented mean?

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.”

adjective

  1. Miserable or anguished, especially with anxiety or guilt.
  2. Damned; accursed.

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Words that rhyme with tormented

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disorienteddementedlamentedunprecedentedaugmentedregimentedrepresentedimplementedorientedpresentedcontentedsegmented

Related words

anguishedhagriddentorturedtroubledsorrowfulhag-riddenafflictedstricken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tormented"?▾

"Tormented" has 3 syllables: torm · ent · ed.

What does "tormented" mean?▾

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

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