How to Pronounce "chinese water torture"
expression
chy-NEEZ WAW-ter TOR-chur
chy-NEEZ WAW-tuh TOR-chuh
Definition
A form of torture where water is slowly dripped onto a person's forehead, causing extreme discomfort and mental stress. It also refers metaphorically to something very irritating that repeats over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
tʃaɪˈniz/ /ˈwɔtɝ/ /ˈtɔɹtʃɝ
British English
tʃaɪˈniːz/ /wˈɔːtɐ/ /tˈɔːtʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
chy-NEEZ WAW-ter TOR-chur
UK
chy-NEEZ WAW-tuh TOR-chuh
Listen in Context
Chinese water torture is a method where water drips on the forehead.
Many people find Chinese water torture disturbing to imagine.
The story explained how Chinese water torture can break someone’s will.
These constant phone calls are like Chinese water torture!