How to Pronounce Twisted

To pronounce "twisted", say TWIST-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtwɪstɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtwɪstɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twisted”

"twisted" has 2 syllables: twist-ed. It rhymes with insisted and persisted, if that helps it stick.

What does twisted mean?

verb

To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
To join together by twining one part around another.

adjective

Contorted.
Wound spirally.

Synonyms

pretzelled deranged disturbed perverted sick warped coiled

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Words that rhyme with twisted

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insisted persisted enlisted tightfisted listed assisted resisted consisted coexisted existed unlisted unassisted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twisted"?▾

"Twisted" has 2 syllables: twist · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "twisted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twisted" is /ˈtwɪstɪd/.

What does "twisted" mean?▾

Twisted: To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

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