How to Pronounce "torture"
word
/ˈtɔɹtʃɝ/
TOR-chur
/tˈɔːtʃɐ/
TAW-chuh
Definition
Torture is the act of causing extreme physical or mental pain to someone, often as punishment, to get information, or to control them. It can also be used more loosely for something that feels painfully difficult or unbearable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɔɹtʃɝ/
British English
/tˈɔːtʃɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOR-chur
UK
TAW-chuh
Listen in Context
The report said the prisoners were tortured for information.
No one should torture another person.
Waiting for the test results was torture.
That dentist appointment felt like torture, but at least it's over now.