How to pronounce turnstiles
Say it like TURN-stylz. Turnstiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TURN).
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- TURN
- stylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnstiles 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.
- stylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of turnstiles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURN-stylz.
What does turnstiles mean?
- plural of turnstile How to pronounce turnstile
Questions about saying turnstiles
How do you pronounce turnstiles?
Say TURN-stylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnˌstaɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnˌstaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnstiles?
Turnstiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TURN). Broken into parts: TURN · stylz.
Is turnstiles 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 /ˈtɜːnˌstaɪlz/ (TURN-stylz).