How to Pronounce Turbid

To pronounce "turbid", say TURB-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɜː(ɹ)bɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “turbid”

"turbid" has 2 syllables: turb-id.

What does turbid mean?

adjective

  1. (of a liquid) Having the lees or sediment disturbed; not clear.

    “turbid water”

  2. Smoky or misty.

Synonyms

ambiguousequivocalcloudyconfuseddisordereddisturbeddroffroiled

Related words

murkymirkycloudymuddyopaqueblurredblurrytroubled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turbid"?▾

"Turbid" has 2 syllables: turb · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "turbid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "turbid" is /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bɪd/.

What does "turbid" mean?▾

Turbid: (of a liquid) Having the lees or sediment disturbed; not clear.

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