How to Pronounce "turn away from"
expression
ˈtɝn/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm
TURN-uh-WAY-frum
tˈɜːn/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm
TURN-uh-WAY-from
Definition
To move your body or eyes away from something; also, to reject or refuse to accept something, such as an idea, person, or request.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
tˈɜːn/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-uh-WAY-frum
UK
TURN-uh-WAY-from
Listen in Context
Please turn away from the window.
He decided to turn away from bad habits.
The teacher asked him to turn away from the board.
Sometimes you need to turn away from things that hurt you.