How to Pronounce "turquoise"
word
ˈtɝkwɔɪz
TUR-kwoiz
tˈɜːkwɔɪs
TUR-kwois
Definition
Turquoise is a blue-green color, and also the name of a valuable gemstone that has this color.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝkwɔɪz
British English
tˈɜːkwɔɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUR-kwoiz
UK
TUR-kwois
Listen in Context
She wore a turquoise dress to the party.
The ocean looks turquoise in the sunlight.
I bought a turquoise bracelet.
Her eyes had a bright turquoise sparkle in the sunlight.