How to Pronounce Turns

To pronounce "turns", say TURNS — one syllable, IPA /tɜːnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tɜːnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “turns”

"turns" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with concerns and spurns, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ternes, terns — easy to mix up when writing.

What does turns mean?

verb

  1. (heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.
  2. (heading) To change condition or attitude.

noun

  1. A change of direction or orientation.

    “Give the handle a turn, then pull it.”

  2. A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.

Synonyms

becomegetgorotatecompletego badgo offsourchangeswing

Words that rhyme with turns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concernsspurnsyearnsdiscernsburnsreturnsfernschurnsearnsadjournsoverturnsdownturns

Related words

reversebendcrooktwistgrowwricktour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turns"?▾

"Turns" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "turns"?▾

The IPA transcription of "turns" is /tɜːnz/.

What does "turns" mean?▾

Turns: (heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

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