How to pronounce turnaround
Say it like TUR-nuh-rownd. Turnaround has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- nuh
- rownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnaround 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.
- rowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of turnaround
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-nuh-rownd.
What does turnaround mean?
- The act of turning to face in the other direction.“The basketball player made a turnaround jump shot.”
- A reversal of policy.
- The carrying out of a task; the time required to carry it out.“They tried to reduce their turnaround on incoming paperwork.”
Where does turnaround come from?
Deverbal from turn around.
Questions about saying turnaround
How do you pronounce turnaround?
Say TUR-nuh-rownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnəˌraʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnəˌraʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnaround?
Turnaround has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nuh · rownd.
Is turnaround 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 /ˈtɜːnəˌraʊnd/ (TUR-nuh-rownd).