How to Pronounce "turn down"
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈdaʊn
TURN-down
tˈɜːn/ /dˈaʊn
TERN-down
Definition
To refuse an offer or request, or to make something lower in amount or intensity, such as volume or lights.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
tˈɜːn/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-down
UK
TERN-down
Listen in Context
Please turn down the music. It's too loud.
She turned down the job offer.
Can you turn down the lights? It's too bright in here.
I can't believe he turned down such a great opportunity.