How to Pronounce "turn to"
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
TURN-too, TURN-tuh, TURN-tih
tˈɜːn/ /tˈuː
TURN-too
Definition
To ask someone for help or advice, or to start doing something in a time of need. Can also mean to change direction toward something physically or in conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
tˈɜːn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-too, TURN-tuh, TURN-tih
UK
TURN-too
Listen in Context
When I'm sad, I turn to my mother for comfort.
You can always turn to your teacher if you have questions.
In hard times, people sometimes turn to religion for support.
I didn’t know who else to turn to, so I called you.