How to Pronounce "torpedo"
word
/tɔɹˈpiˌdoʊ/
tor-PEE-doh
/tɔːpˈiːdəʊ/
taw-PEE-doh
Definition
A torpedo is a long underwater weapon that moves through the water and explodes when it hits or reaches a target, usually a ship or submarine. It can also refer informally to something shaped like one or to a sudden, forceful attack on a plan or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
/tɔɹˈpiˌdoʊ/
British English
/tɔːpˈiːdəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tor-PEE-doh
UK
taw-PEE-doh
Listen in Context
The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy ship.
The old museum has a real torpedo from the war.
The report said the torpedo exploded near the boat.
One angry email can torpedo the whole deal.