how to pronounce twisted

/ˈtwɪstəd/

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twisted is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of twisted in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… the flag has been twisted into this …”

meanings of twisted

adjective:

Under the influence of multiple intoxicants, usually alcohol and marijuana.
Mentally disturbed or unsound.
Contorted.
Wound spirally.

verb:

Simple past tense and past participle of twist.

twisted frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word twisted occurs in english on average 15.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.