How to pronounce turner
Say it like TUR-ner. Turner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of turner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-nuh.
What does turner mean?
- United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
- United States endocrinologist (1892-1970)
- English landscape painter whose treatment of light and color influenced the French impressionists (1775-1851)
Where does turner come from?
From Middle English turner, torner, tornere, turnere, turnare, equivalent to turn + -er.
Words that rhyme with turner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turner.
Questions about saying turner
How do you pronounce turner?
Say TUR-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turner?
Turner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · ner.
Is turner 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 /ˈtɜːnə/ (TUR-nuh).