How to pronounce turnips
Say it like TUR-nups. Turnips has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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US American/ˈtɝnəps/TUR-nups
UK British/ˈtɜːnəps/TUR-nups
- TUR
- nups
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnips 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.
- nupsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of turnips
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-nups.
What does turnips mean?
noun
- plural of turnip How to pronounce turnip
- third-person singular simple present indicative of turnip How to pronounce turnip
Questions about saying turnips
How do you pronounce turnips?
Say TUR-nups. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnəps/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnəps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnips?
Turnips has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nups.
Is turnips 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 /ˈtɜːnəps/ (TUR-nups).