How to pronounce turron
Say it like tuh-RON. Turron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RON).
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- tuh
- RON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of turron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tuh-RON.
What does turron mean?
- A Spanish form of nougat made from almonds and honey.
Where does turron come from?
From Spanish turrón, probably from Latin torrere (“to roast”).
Words that rhyme with turron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turron.
Questions about saying turron
How do you pronounce turron?
Say tuh-RON. The American pronunciation is /təˈrɑn/. In British English it is /təˈrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turron?
Turron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RON). Broken into parts: tuh · RON.
Is turron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /təˈrɒn/ (tuh-RON).