How to pronounce turnout
Say it like TUR-nowt. Turnout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- nowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnout 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.
- nowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of turnout
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-nowt.
What does turnout mean?
- the group that gathers together for a particular occasion“a large turnout for the meeting”
- a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
- a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
Where does turnout come from?
Deverbal from turn out.
Questions about saying turnout
How do you pronounce turnout?
Say TUR-nowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝˌnaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːˌnaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnout?
Turnout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nowt.
Is turnout 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 /ˈtɜːˌnaʊt/ (TUR-nowt).