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torture
Definition:
(nou) extreme mental distress (nou) unbearable physical pain (nou) intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain (nou) the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean (nou) the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtɔːtʃə
Examples:
His capture and torture terrified Isabel.
The type of torture differed according to the trial results.
He will be captured and have to endure all the agonizing torture.
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Common mistakes of torture pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "tor-ˈture". This is incorrect. The stress is on the first syllable: "ˈtɔːr.tʃər" (UK) and "ˈtɔr.tʃər" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable when practicing.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common error is pronouncing "torture" with an "o" as in "hot", resulting in "ˈhɔːr.tʃər". The correct vowel sound is a long "o" as in "more". Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may pronounce "torture" with a heavy "t" sound, like "ˈtɔːr.tʃʊər". The "t" should be clear but not overly stressed. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to find a natural balance.
- Ignoring the "ch" sound: Learners may pronounce "torture" as "ˈtɔːr.tər", missing the "ch" sound altogether. The correct pronunciation includes the "ch" as in "church": "ˈtɔːr.tʃər". Tip: Practice with similar words to strengthen the "ch" sound.
- Using a schwa sound: Some might pronounce "torture" with a schwa in the second syllable, saying "ˈtɔːr.tʃə". The second syllable should have a clear "ʃ" sound instead. Tip: Focus on enunciating the second syllable clearly to avoid the schwa.