How to Pronounce "twist around"
expression
ˈtwɪst/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
TWIST er-OWND
twˈɪst/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
tw-IST uh-OWND
Definition
To turn something so it moves in a circular motion, or to physically rotate your body or an object. It can also be used to describe changing direction by turning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtwɪst/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
twˈɪst/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TWIST er-OWND
UK
tw-IST uh-OWND
Listen in Context
Please twist around the cap to open the bottle.
The dancer can twist around very quickly.
He had to twist around to see what was behind him.
Can you twist around and grab the book on the shelf?