How to pronounce turban
Say it like TUR-bun. Turban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turban pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of turban
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-bun.
What does turban mean?
- A man's headdress made by winding a length of cloth round the head.
- A woman's close-fitting hat with little or no brim.
- The complete set of whorls of a spiral shell.
- To cover (a person's head) with a turban.
Words that rhyme with turban
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turban.
Questions about saying turban
How do you pronounce turban?
Say TUR-bun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝbən/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turban?
Turban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · bun.
Is turban pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɜːbən/ (TUR-bun).