How to pronounce turbot
Say it like TUR-but. Turbot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- but
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turbot 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.
- butKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of turbot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-but.
What does turbot mean?
- Any member of the species Scophthalmus maximus (syn. Psetta maxima) of flatfish native to Europe.
- Any of various other flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae that are found in marine or brackish waters.
- A triggerfish (Canthidermis sufflamen).
Where does turbot come from?
From Middle English turbot, turbut, from Anglo-Norman turbut, Old French turbot, torbot, from Old Swedish tornbut, from törn (“thorn”) + but (“butt, flatfish”).
Words that rhyme with turbot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turbot.
Questions about saying turbot
How do you pronounce turbot?
Say TUR-but. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝbət/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turbot?
Turbot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · but.
Is turbot 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 /ˈtɜːbət/ (TUR-but).