How to Pronounce Torn

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/tɔːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “torn”

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

What does torn mean?

verb

  1. To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

    “He tore his coat on the nail.”

  2. To injure as if by pulling apart.

    “He has a torn ligament.”

Synonyms

rendrip

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Words that rhyme with torn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournpornwornshoehornlowbornmorne

Related words

blasteddamageddividedinjuredlaceratelaceratedmangledrent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "torn"?▾

"Torn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "torn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "torn" is /tɔːn/.

What does "torn" mean?▾

Torn: To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

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