How to Pronounce Torpedo

To pronounce "torpedo", say TORP-ed-o — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “torpedo”

"torpedo" has 3 syllables: torp-ed-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does torpedo mean?

noun

  1. An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.
  2. A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.

verb

  1. To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.
  2. To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.

Synonyms

torpdetonatorsub

Words that rhyme with torpedo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

crampfishnumbfishgrinderhoagiezep

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "torpedo"?▾

"Torpedo" has 3 syllables: torp · ed · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "torpedo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "torpedo" is /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/.

What does "torpedo" mean?▾

Torpedo: An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

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