How to pronounce turrets
Say it like TUR-ruts. Turrets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- ruts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turrets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of turrets
American and British speakers say turrets in essentially the same way: /ˈtɜrəts/ in the US and /ˈtɜrəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUR-ruts.
What does turrets mean?
- plural of turret How to pronounce turret
Questions about saying turrets
How do you pronounce turrets?
Say TUR-ruts. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɜrəts/. In British English it is /ˈtɜrəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turrets?
Turrets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · ruts.
Do Americans and Brits say turrets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɜrəts/ and the British form is /ˈtɜrəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.