How to Pronounce Turkey-trot

To pronounce "turkey-trot", say TURK-eytr-ot — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

TURK-eytr-ot

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💡 Tip for remembering “turkey-trot”

"turkey-trot" has 3 syllables: turk-eytr-ot.

What does turkey-trot mean?

noun

  1. A dance popular in the first two decades of the 20th century, consisting of exaggerated bird-like movements performed to fast-paced ragtime music.
  2. A footrace held on or around Thanksgiving Day.

verb

  1. To dance a turkey trot.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turkey-trot"?▾

"Turkey-trot" has 3 syllables: turk · eytr · ot.

What does "turkey-trot" mean?▾

Turkey-trot: A dance popular in the first two decades of the 20th century, consisting of exaggerated bird-like movements performed to fast-paced ragtime music.

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