How to Pronounce "toreador"
word
ˈtɔːriədɔːr
TOR-ee-uh-dor
tˈɔːɹiːdˌɔː
tor-EE-uh-daw
Definition
A toreador is a person who fights bulls in a bullfight, especially in Spain. The word is often used to refer to a bullfighter in general, though 'matador' is more precise for the main fighter.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔːriədɔːr
British English
tˈɔːɹiːdˌɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOR-ee-uh-dor
UK
tor-EE-uh-daw
Listen in Context
The toreador stepped into the ring with his red cape.
A crowd cheered for the toreador during the festival.
The famous opera Carmen features a toreador as a main character.
Ever since he was a child, he dreamed of becoming a toreador.