How to pronounce turbans
Say it like TUR-bunz. Turbans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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US American/ˈtɝbənz/TUR-bunz
UK British/ˈtɜːbənz/TUR-bunz
- TUR
- bunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turbans 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.
- bunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of turbans
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-bunz.
What does turbans mean?
noun
- plural of turban How to pronounce turban
Questions about saying turbans
How do you pronounce turbans?
Say TUR-bunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝbənz/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turbans?
Turbans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · bunz.
Is turbans 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 /ˈtɜːbənz/ (TUR-bunz).