How do you pronounce "tortured"?

In American English: /ˈtɔrtʃɝd/ (TAWRCH-urd). In British English: /tˈɔːtʃəd/ (T-awch). In Canadian English: /ˈtɔrtʃɝd/ (TAWRCH-urd). In Australian English: /tˈɔːtʃəd/ (T-awch).

Is "tortured" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɔrtʃɝd/ (TAWRCH-urd), while in British English it's /tˈɔːtʃəd/ (T-awch).

How to Pronounce "tortured"

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tortured

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/ˈtɔrtʃɝd/

TAWRCH-urd

Syllable Breakdown

tɔrtʃtor·ɝdtured

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