How to Pronounce Torus

To pronounce "torus", say TOR-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɔːɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtɔːɹəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “torus”

"torus" has 2 syllables: tor-us. It rhymes with chorus and clitoris, if that helps it stick.

What does torus mean?

noun

  1. A topological space which is a product of two circles.

    “A 4-variable Karnaugh map can be thought of, topologically, as being a torus.”

  2. The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a shape consisting of a ring with a circular cross-section: the shape of an inner tube or hollow doughnut.

Words that rhyme with torus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chorusclitoristhesaurusdorisporoussorusstegosaurusmoricemorrisbrontosaurustyrannosauruschlorous

Related words

toroidtoretorroidhypertoroidsemitorussemitoroidannulus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "torus"?▾

"Torus" has 2 syllables: tor · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "torus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "torus" is /ˈtɔːɹəs/.

What does "torus" mean?▾

Torus: A topological space which is a product of two circles.

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