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How to Pronounce "turn around"

expression

ˈtɝn/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
TURN-uh-ROWND
tˈɜːn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
TERN-uh-ROWND

Definition

To move so that you are facing the opposite direction. It can also mean to make something, like a situation or business, improve or become successful after problems.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈtɝn/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd

British English

tˈɜːn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

TURN-uh-ROWND

UK

TERN-uh-ROWND

Listen in Context

Please turn around and look at the board.

He turned around quickly when he heard his name.

We need to turn around this project before it's too late.

If you turn around now, you'll see the mountains behind you.