How to Pronounce "turnpike"
word
ˈtɝnˌpaɪk
TURN-pyk
tˈɜːnpaɪk
TURN-pyk
Definition
A turnpike is a major road or highway that drivers must pay a toll to use, especially in the United States. Historically, it also referred to any road where travelers paid a fee at a gate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝnˌpaɪk
British English
tˈɜːnpaɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-pyk
UK
TURN-pyk
Listen in Context
We have to pay a fee to drive on the turnpike.
The turnpike is the fastest way to the city.
There was a traffic jam on the turnpike this morning.
We stopped at a service plaza on the turnpike to get some snacks.