How to pronounce turbine
Say it like TUR-byne. Turbine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- byne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turbine 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.
- byneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of turbine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-byne.
What does turbine mean?
- rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
Where does turbine come from?
Borrowed from French turbine, from Latin turbō, turbinem (“tornado, whirlwind; crowd”).
Questions about saying turbine
How do you pronounce turbine?
Say TUR-byne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝbaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turbine?
Turbine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · byne.
Is turbine 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 /ˈtɜːbaɪn/ (TUR-byne).