How to Pronounce Turkey

To pronounce "turkey", say TURK-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɜːki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɜːki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “turkey”

"turkey" has 2 syllables: turk-ey. It rhymes with quirky and murky, if that helps it stick.

What does turkey mean?

noun

  1. The guinea fowl (family Numididae).
  2. A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated).

Synonyms

flop

Words that rhyme with turkey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quirkymurkysmirkyperkyjerkybirkeykirkeyaldercyberkeybirkyburkey

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turkey"?▾

"Turkey" has 2 syllables: turk · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "turkey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "turkey" is /ˈtɜːki/.

What does "turkey" mean?▾

Turkey: The guinea fowl (family Numididae).

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