How to Pronounce Turbinate

To pronounce "turbinate", say TURB-in-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TURB-in-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “turbinate”

"turbinate" has 4 syllables: turb-in-at-e.

What does turbinate mean?

noun

  1. A turbinal or turbinate bone.

verb

  1. To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl.

adjective

  1. Shaped or spinning like a top.
  2. In the shape of a coil.

Synonyms

nasal conchacoilinghelicalspiralspiralingvolutewhorled

Related words

whorledcoiledcoilingvolutedspiralinghelicalvoluteturbinal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turbinate"?▾

"Turbinate" has 4 syllables: turb · in · at · e.

What does "turbinate" mean?▾

Turbinate: A turbinal or turbinate bone.

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