How to Pronounce Turn-around

To pronounce "turn-around", say TURN-ar-ound — 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

TURN-ar-ound

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💡 Tip for remembering “turn-around”

"turn-around" has 3 syllables: turn-ar-ound.

What does turn-around mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes derogatory) An emigrant heading west on the Oregon Trail who gave up and turned back to the east.
  2. A section of honeycomb that is unfinished and returned to the hive.

noun

  1. The act of turning to face in the other direction.

    “The basketball player made a turnaround jump shot”

  2. A reversal of policy.

Synonyms

turnaroundU-turn

Related words

turnroundu-turndown-turnround-tripturn-coatrightabout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turn-around"?▾

"Turn-around" has 3 syllables: turn · ar · ound.

What does "turn-around" mean?▾

Turn-around: (sometimes derogatory) An emigrant heading west on the Oregon Trail who gave up and turned back to the east.

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