How many syllables in "tortured"?

"tortured" has 2 lettergrepen (tor - tured).

How to divide "tortured"?

"tortured" divides into 2 parts: tor · tured.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tortured": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tor·tured

Hoofdklemtoon

TOR-tured(tor · tured)● ○

Stress in "tortured" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɔːrtʃərd⁄

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IPAˈtɔːrtʃərd

Lettergrepentor·tured

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