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How to pronounce turreted

Say it like TUHR-ih-tid. Turreted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHR).

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US American/ˈtʌrɪtɪd/TUHR-ih-tid
UK British/ˈtʌrɪtɪd/TUHR-ih-tid
  • TUHR
  • ih
  • tid
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Turreted pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TUHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of turreted

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: TUHR-ih-tid.

What does turreted mean?

adjective
  1. Having one or more turrets.
  2. Having or being in the shape of a long spiral.

Where does turreted come from?

From turret + -ed.

Questions about saying turreted

How do you pronounce turreted?

Say TUHR-ih-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌrɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtʌrɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in turreted?

Turreted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHR). Broken into parts: TUHR · ih · tid.

Is turreted pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtʌrɪtɪd/ (TUHR-ih-tid).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).