How to pronounce turntables
Say it like TURN-tay-bulz. Turntables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TURN).
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- TURN
- tay
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turntables 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of turntables
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURN-tay-bulz.
What does turntables mean?
- plural of turntable How to pronounce turntable
Questions about saying turntables
How do you pronounce turntables?
Say TURN-tay-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnˌteɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turntables?
Turntables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TURN). Broken into parts: TURN · tay · bulz.
Is turntables 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 /ˈtɜːnˌteɪbəlz/ (TURN-tay-bulz).