How to Pronounce "torturing"
word
/ˈtɔɹtʃɝɪŋ/
TOR-chur-ing
/tˈɔːtʃəɹɪŋ/
TAW-chuh-ring
Definition
Causing someone great physical or mental pain, often on purpose. "Torturing" can also be used about situations that are very unpleasant or emotionally hard.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɔɹtʃɝɪŋ/
British English
/tˈɔːtʃəɹɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOR-chur-ing
UK
TAW-chuh-ring
Listen in Context
The villain was torturing the hero in the movie.
He kept torturing his little brother with scary stories.
Why are you torturing yourself over that mistake?
The long wait for news was torturing her.