To pronounce "tortious", say TORT-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɔːʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtɔːʃəs/
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"tortious" has 2 syllables: tort-ious. It rhymes with porteous, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tortious" has 2 syllables: tort · ious.
The IPA transcription of "tortious" is /ˈtɔːʃəs/.
Tortious: Wrongful; harmful.
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