Tortulous is a relatively uncommon word that can be difficult to spell correctly. The word is spelled with a "t" at the beginning, followed by "o-r-t-u-l-o-u-s." The pronunciation of tortulous is usually given as "TOR-chuh-luss" or "TOR-chuh-lus," with the primary stress on the first syllable. This word is an adjective used to describe something that twists or turns in a convoluted or winding way. With practice and familiarity with phonetics, the spelling of tortulous can become easier to remember.