How to pronounce turtlenecks
Say it like TUR-tul-neks. Turtlenecks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- tul
- neks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turtlenecks 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of turtlenecks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TUR-tul-neks.
What does turtlenecks mean?
- plural of turtleneck How to pronounce turtleneck
Questions about saying turtlenecks
How do you pronounce turtlenecks?
Say TUR-tul-neks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝtəlˌnɛks/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːtəlˌnɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turtlenecks?
Turtlenecks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · tul · neks.
Is turtlenecks 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 /ˈtɜːtəlˌnɛks/ (TUR-tul-neks).