How to Pronounce "a turning point"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɝnɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪnt
uh TURN-ing point
æɪ/ /tˈɜːnɪŋ/ /pˈɔɪnt
uh TURN-ing point
Definition
A time or event when important changes happen, especially leading to a different situation or result. It is often used to describe a moment that changes the direction of a story, life, or process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɝnɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
æɪ/ /tˈɜːnɪŋ/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh TURN-ing point
UK
uh TURN-ing point
Listen in Context
Winning the award was a turning point in her career.
The invention of the internet was a turning point in history.
Moving to a new city was a turning point for our family.
Getting that phone call ended up being a turning point in my whole life.