To pronounce "turn-taking", say TURNT-ak-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TURNT-ak-ing
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"turn-taking" has 3 syllables: turnt-ak-ing.
"Turn-taking" has 3 syllables: turnt · ak · ing.
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