How to Pronounce Turntable

To pronounce "turntable", say TURNT-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “turntable”

"turntable" has 3 syllables: turnt-abl-e. It rhymes with enable and unstable, if that helps it stick.

What does turntable mean?

noun

  1. A circular rotating platform.

verb

  1. To play (a record) using a turntable.
  2. To rotate or turn around using, or as if using, a turntable.

Words that rhyme with turntable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enableunstablefablelabelstabledisabletablehabilecabletimetableflabileroundtable

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turntable"?▾

"Turntable" has 3 syllables: turnt · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "turntable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "turntable" is /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/.

What does "turntable" mean?▾

Turntable: A circular rotating platform.

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