How to pronounce turnt
Say it like TURNT. Turnt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TURNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turnt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of turnt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURNT.
What does turnt mean?
- Energetic, happy, or excited, especially as a result of alcohol or drugs.
Where does turnt come from?
From Middle English turnet, turnit, (variants to Middle English turnde, turned, etc.), from Old English tyrnde, ġetyrned, etc., past tenses of Old English tyrnan (“to turn, cause to turn”), equivalent to turn + -t.
Words that rhyme with turnt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turnt.
Questions about saying turnt
How do you pronounce turnt?
Say TURNT. The American pronunciation is /tɝnt/. In British English it is /tɜːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turnt?
Turnt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TURNT.
Is turnt 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 /tɜːnt/ (TURNT).