How to pronounce turndown
Say it like TURN-down. Turndown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TURN).
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- TURN
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turndown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of turndown
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURN-down.
What does turndown mean?
- A downturn.
- A rejection.
- The service of turning down the bedcovers and often leaving chocolates, etc., on the pillow.
- Capable of being turned down, or decreased in intensity.
- Made to wear with the upper part turned down.
Where does turndown come from?
Deverbal from turn down.
Questions about saying turndown
How do you pronounce turndown?
Say TURN-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turndown?
Turndown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TURN). Broken into parts: TURN · down.
Is turndown 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 /ˈtɜːnˌdaʊn/ (TURN-down).