How to pronounce turnouts
Say it like TUR-nowts. Turnouts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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US American/ˈtɝˌnaʊts/TUR-nowts
UK British/ˈtɜːˌnaʊts/TUR-nowts
- TUR
- nowts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnouts 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.
- nowtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of turnouts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-nowts.
What does turnouts mean?
noun
- plural of turnout How to pronounce turnout
Questions about saying turnouts
How do you pronounce turnouts?
Say TUR-nowts. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝˌnaʊts/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːˌnaʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnouts?
Turnouts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nowts.
Is turnouts 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 /ˈtɜːˌnaʊts/ (TUR-nowts).