How to Pronounce "turn on your heel"
expression
TURN-on-yer-HEEL
TURN-on-yaw-HEEL
Definition
To suddenly turn around and start walking away, usually showing surprise, anger, or decision. This is often done very quickly and sharply.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhiɫ
British English
tˈɜːn/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-on-yer-HEEL
UK
TURN-on-yaw-HEEL
Listen in Context
She turned on her heel and left the room.
When he heard the news, he turned on his heel without a word.
The teacher turned on her heel and wrote on the board.
Frustrated by the argument, he just turned on his heel and stormed out.