How to Pronounce Turnstones

To pronounce "turnstones", say TURNST-on-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TURNST-on-es

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"turnstones" has 3 syllables: turnst-on-es.

What does turnstones mean?

noun

  1. Either of two species of coastal wading bird, Arenaria interpres and Arenaria melanocephala, that breed in the Arctic and readily turn stones or seaweed looking for hidden invertebrates.

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How many syllables are in "turnstones"?▾

"Turnstones" has 3 syllables: turnst · on · es.

What does "turnstones" mean?▾

Turnstones: Either of two species of coastal wading bird, Arenaria interpres and Arenaria melanocephala, that breed in the Arctic and readily turn stones or seaweed looking for hidden invertebrates.

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