How to pronounce turquoise
Say it like TUR-kwoyz. Turquoise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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US American/ˈtɝkwɔɪz/TUR-kwoyz
UK British/ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/TUR-kwoyz
- TUR
- kwoyz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turquoise 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.
- kwoyzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of turquoise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-kwoyz.
What does turquoise mean?
noun
- A sky-blue, greenish-blue, or greenish-gray semi-precious gemstone.
- A pale greenish-blue color, like that of the gemstone.
- Made of turquoise (the gemstone).
- Having a pale greenish-blue color.
Questions about saying turquoise
How do you pronounce turquoise?
Say TUR-kwoyz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝkwɔɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turquoise?
Turquoise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · kwoyz.
Is turquoise 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 /ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/ (TUR-kwoyz).