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