How to Pronounce "terns"
word
ˈtɝnz
TURNZ
tˈɜːnz
TURNZ
Definition
Terns are slender, graceful seabirds with long wings and forked tails that usually live near the sea, rivers, or lakes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝnz
British English
tˈɜːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURNZ
UK
TURNZ
Listen in Context
We saw many terns flying near the beach.
Terns have long, pointed wings and forked tails.
The terns are looking for small fish to eat.
Hundreds of terns gather on the sandbar every summer.