How to pronounce turnabout
Say it like TUR-nuh-bowt. Turnabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- nuh
- bowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnabout 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of turnabout
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-nuh-bowt.
What does turnabout mean?
- The act of turning about so as to face in the opposite direction.
- A change from one thing to its opposite, or from a situation to the reverse.
- A reversal of a decision or opinion etc; a change of mind or flip-flop.
Where does turnabout come from?
From turn + about.
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Questions about saying turnabout
How do you pronounce turnabout?
Say TUR-nuh-bowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnəˌbaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnəˌbaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnabout?
Turnabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nuh · bowt.
Is turnabout 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 /ˈtɜːnəˌbaʊt/ (TUR-nuh-bowt).