torrent

/ˈtɔrənt/

Syllables tor·rent

Stress TOR-rent

Phonics Breakdown

tor

/tɔr/

or sound

rent

/rənt/

schwa

Meaning

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or a large amount of something that comes quickly

Sound Reference

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tor=/tɔr/(tornado) + rent=/rənt/(parent)

Example

After the storm, a torrent rushed down the mountain.