How to Pronounce "torpedoes"
word
/tɔɹˈpidoʊz/
tor-PEE-dohz
/tɔːpˈiːdəʊz/
taw-PEE-dohz
Definition
Torpedoes are long, underwater missiles that are fired from ships or submarines to destroy enemy ships. They can also refer more generally to objects or actions that attack or damage something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/tɔɹˈpidoʊz/
British English
/tɔːpˈiːdəʊz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tor-PEE-dohz
UK
taw-PEE-dohz
Listen in Context
The submarine fired two torpedoes at the enemy ship.
Many warships carry torpedoes for protection.
Torpedoes are dangerous weapons in naval battles.
The navy upgraded their torpedoes to be faster and quieter last year.