How to pronounce Turin
Say it like TYUUR-in. Turin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYUUR).
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- TYUUR
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Turin
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: tyoo-uh-RIN.
What does Turin mean?
- A city and comune, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Turin and the region of Piedmont, Italy.
Where does Turin come from?
From Piedmontese Turin, from the Roman name, Latin Augusta Taurinōrum, ultimately from the name of the Taurini tribe.
Questions about saying Turin
How do you pronounce Turin?
Say TYUUR-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjʊrɪn/. In British English it is /tjuəˈrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Turin?
Turin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYUUR). Broken into parts: TYUUR · in.
Is Turin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /tjuəˈrɪn/ (tyoo-uh-RIN).