How to pronounce turbojet
Say it like TUR-boh-jet. Turbojet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- boh
- jet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turbojet 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of turbojet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TUR-boh-jet.
What does turbojet mean?
- A jet engine that develops thrust solely from high-speed exhaust gases expelled from a turbine that drives a compressor.
Where does turbojet come from?
From turbo- + jet.
Questions about saying turbojet
How do you pronounce turbojet?
Say TUR-boh-jet. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝboʊˌdʒɛt/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbəʊˌdʒɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turbojet?
Turbojet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · boh · jet.
Is turbojet 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 /ˈtɜːbəʊˌdʒɛt/ (TUR-boh-jet).