How to pronounce turnarounds
Say it like TUR-nuh-rowndz. Turnarounds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- nuh
- rowndz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnarounds 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.
- rowndzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of turnarounds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-nuh-rowndz.
What does turnarounds mean?
- plural of turnaround How to pronounce turnaround
Questions about saying turnarounds
How do you pronounce turnarounds?
Say TUR-nuh-rowndz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnəˌraʊndz/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnəˌraʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnarounds?
Turnarounds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nuh · rowndz.
Is turnarounds 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 /ˈtɜːnəˌraʊndz/ (TUR-nuh-rowndz).