How to Pronounce "turn on"

expression

ˈtɝn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

TURN-on

tˈɜːn/ /ˈɒn

TURN-on

Definition

To cause a machine, device, or light to start working by switching it from off to on. It can also mean to make someone feel sexually or emotionally excited.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈtɝn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

British English

tˈɜːn/ /ˈɒn

Simplified Pronunciation

TURN-on

Listen in Context

Can you turn on the light?

Please turn on the computer.

He turned on the radio to listen to the news.

Loud music really turns me on at parties.