How many syllables in "torture"?

"torture" has 2 lettergrepen (tor - ture).

How to divide "torture"?

"torture" divides into 2 parts: tor · ture.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"torture": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tor·ture

Hoofdklemtoon

TOR-ture(tor · ture)● ○

Stress in "torture" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɔːr.tʃər⁄

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IPAˈtɔːr.tʃər

Lettergrepentor·ture

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- And engaged in torture. - Torture, yeah. - No, I think if you look at how we reacted to 9/11 and how the Israelis - No, I think if you look at how we reacted to 9/11

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How many syllables in "torture"?: "torture" has 2 lettergrepen (tor - ture).
How to divide "torture"?: "torture" divides into 2 parts: tor · ture.
Where is the stress in "torture"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "torture"?: Say each syllable slowly (tor... ture) and listen on SayItVid.