How to pronounce turnery
Say it like TUR-nuh-ree. Turnery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of turnery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-nuh-ree.
What does turnery mean?
- The art of fashioning solid bodies into cylindrical or other forms by means of a lathe.
- Things or forms made by a turner, or in the lathe.
- A place where lathework is carried out.
Where does turnery come from?
From turn + -ery.
Words that rhyme with turnery
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Words that sound like turnery
Questions about saying turnery
How do you pronounce turnery?
Say TUR-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnəri/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnery?
Turnery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nuh · ree.
Is turnery 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 /ˈtɜːnəri/ (TUR-nuh-ree).
What words sound the same as turnery?
Turnery sounds the same as ternary in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.