How to Pronounce War-torn

To pronounce "war-torn", say WART-orn — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

WART-orn

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💡 Tip for remembering “war-torn”

"war-torn" has 2 syllables: wart-orn.

What does war-torn mean?

adjective

  1. Extensively damaged as the result of war.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "war-torn"?▾

"War-torn" has 2 syllables: wart · orn.

What does "war-torn" mean?▾

War-torn: Extensively damaged as the result of war.

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