How to Pronounce Tort

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

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Letters

/tɔːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tort”

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

Sounds exactly like: torte — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tort mean?

noun

  1. An injury or wrong.
  2. A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages.

Synonyms

delict

Words that rhyme with tort

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snortsupportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortport

Related words

harmdamageinjuriousinjurygrievancefaultmisdemeanouroffense

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tort"?▾

"Tort" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tort"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tort" is /tɔːt/.

What does "tort" mean?▾

Tort: An injury or wrong.

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