How to pronounce turken
Say it like TUR-kin. Turken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turken 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.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of turken
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-kin.
What does turken mean?
- Synonym of Naked Neck (“chicken of a breed without feathers on its neck”).
Where does turken come from?
Blend of turkey + chicken.
Words that rhyme with turken
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turken.
Questions about saying turken
How do you pronounce turken?
Say TUR-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turken?
Turken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · kin.
Is turken 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 /ˈtɜːkɪn/ (TUR-kin).