How to Pronounce Torque

To pronounce "torque", say TORQ-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /tɔːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/tɔːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “torque”

"torque" has 2 syllables: torq-ue. It rhymes with fork and york, if that helps it stick.

What does torque mean?

noun

A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

verb

To twist or turn something.

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Words that rhyme with torque

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fork york uncork spork lorch cork pork stork squark

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "torque"?▾

"Torque" has 2 syllables: torq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "torque"?▾

The IPA transcription of "torque" is /tɔːk/.

What does "torque" mean?▾

Torque: A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

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