How to Pronounce Torturing

To pronounce "torturing", say TORT-ur-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TORT-ur-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “torturing”

"torturing" has 3 syllables: tort-ur-ing.

What does torturing mean?

verb

  1. To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).

    “In the aftermath of 9/11, we did some things that were wrong. We did a whole lot of things that were right, but, we tortured some folks. We did some things that were contrary to our values.”

noun

  1. An act of torture

Related words

torturoustorturesomeexcruciatingpainfulagonizingharrowingabusesophist

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How many syllables are in "torturing"?▾

"Torturing" has 3 syllables: tort · ur · ing.

What does "torturing" mean?▾

Torturing: To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).

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