How to Pronounce "torrential"
word
tɔˈɹɛnʃəɫ
ta-REN-shuhl
təɹˈɛnʃəl
tuh-REN-shuhl
Definition
Describes something (usually rain or water) that is falling or flowing in a very large amount and with a lot of force.
IPA Transcription
American English
tɔˈɹɛnʃəɫ
British English
təɹˈɛnʃəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ta-REN-shuhl
UK
tuh-REN-shuhl
Listen in Context
The storm brought torrential rain all night.
We had to stay inside because of the torrential downpour.
The river turned torrential after the heavy rains.
Yesterday’s torrential rain flooded the streets in minutes.