How to Pronounce Torments

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

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Syllables

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Letters

TORM-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “torments”

"torments" has 2 syllables: torm-ents. It rhymes with laments and represents, if that helps it stick.

What does torments 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.”

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Words that rhyme with torments

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lamentsrepresentspresentsportentseventssegmentsprecedentsmalcontentsdissentscontentsrentsdents

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "torments"?▾

"Torments" has 2 syllables: torm · ents.

What does "torments" mean?▾

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

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