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
US
TURN-on
UK
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.