How to pronounce turbid
Say it like TUR-bid. Turbid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- bid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turbid 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.
- bidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of turbid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-bid.
What does turbid mean?
- Having the lees or sediment disturbed; not clear. (of a liquid)“turbid water”
- Smoky or misty.
- Unclear; confused; obscure.
Where does turbid come from?
From Middle English turbide, borrowed from Latin turbidus (“disturbed”), from turba (“mass, throng, crowd, tumult, disturbance”).
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Questions about saying turbid
How do you pronounce turbid?
Say TUR-bid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝbɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turbid?
Turbid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · bid.
Is turbid 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 /ˈtɜːbɪd/ (TUR-bid).