How to Pronounce Turret

To pronounce "turret", say TURR-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʌɹɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtʌɹɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “turret”

"turret" has 2 syllables: turr-et. It rhymes with assert and inert, if that helps it stick.

What does turret mean?

noun

  1. A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the corners of a building or castle.
  2. A siege tower; a movable building, of a square form, consisting of ten or even twenty stories and sometimes one hundred and twenty cubits high, usually moved on wheels, and employed in approaching a fortified place, for carrying soldiers, engines, ladders, casting bridges, and other necessaries.

Synonyms

cupola

Words that rhyme with turret

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assertinertovertspurthurtconvertsubvertpervertavertflirtdesertblurt

Related words

towergunnerbartizantourellecupolawatchtowerbarbettebastion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turret"?▾

"Turret" has 2 syllables: turr · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "turret"?▾

The IPA transcription of "turret" is /ˈtʌɹɪt/.

What does "turret" mean?▾

Turret: A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the corners of a building or castle.

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