How to Pronounce "turf war"
expression
ˈtɝf/ /ˈwɔɹ
TURF-wor
tˈɜːf/ /wˈɔː
TURF-waw
Definition
A turf war is a conflict between groups over control of a particular area or field of activity, such as territory, business, or influence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝf/ /ˈwɔɹ
British English
tˈɜːf/ /wˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURF-wor
UK
TURF-waw
Listen in Context
There was a turf war between two gangs in the city.
The companies are in a turf war over customers.
There is a turf war between different departments at work.
After the merger, a big turf war broke out between the managers.