How to pronounce turnpikes
Say it like TURN-pyks. Turnpikes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TURN).
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- TURN
- pyks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnpikes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pyksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of turnpikes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURN-pyks.
What does turnpikes mean?
- plural of turnpike How to pronounce turnpike
- third-person singular simple present indicative of turnpike How to pronounce turnpike
Questions about saying turnpikes
How do you pronounce turnpikes?
Say TURN-pyks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnˌpaɪks/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnˌpaɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnpikes?
Turnpikes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TURN). Broken into parts: TURN · pyks.
Is turnpikes 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 /ˈtɜːnˌpaɪks/ (TURN-pyks).