How to pronounce turned
Say it like TURND. Turned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TURND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of turned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURND.
What does turned mean?
- moved around an axis or center
- in an unpalatable state“sour milk”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with turned
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Questions about saying turned
How do you pronounce turned?
Say TURND. The American pronunciation is /tɝnd/. In British English it is /tɜːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turned?
Turned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TURND.
Is turned 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 /tɜːnd/ (TURND).