How to pronounce turnovers
Say it like TUR-noh-verz. Turnovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- noh
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnovers 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.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of turnovers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TUR-noh-vuz.
What does turnovers mean?
- plural of turnover How to pronounce turnover
Questions about saying turnovers
How do you pronounce turnovers?
Say TUR-noh-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝˌnoʊvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːˌnəʊvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnovers?
Turnovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · noh · verz.
Is turnovers 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 /ˈtɜːˌnəʊvəz/ (TUR-noh-vuz).