How to pronounce turkeys
Say it like TUR-keez. Turkeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- keez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turkeys 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.
- keezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of turkeys
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-keez.
What does turkeys mean?
- plural of turkey How to pronounce turkey
Words that sound like turkeys
- turkey's
Questions about saying turkeys
How do you pronounce turkeys?
Say TUR-keez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝkiz/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːkiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turkeys?
Turkeys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · keez.
Is turkeys 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 /ˈtɜːkiz/ (TUR-keez).
What words sound the same as turkeys?
Turkeys sounds the same as turkey's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.