How to Pronounce "turn away"
expression
ˈtɝn/ /əˈweɪ
TUR-n uh-WAY
tˈɜːn/ /ɐwˈeɪ
TUR-n uh-WAY
Definition
To refuse to allow someone in or to reject someone; also, to look or move your face away from something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /əˈweɪ
British English
tˈɜːn/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUR-n uh-WAY
UK
TUR-n uh-WAY
Listen in Context
He was sick and decided to turn away from the smell.
The guard had to turn away people at the door.
Don't turn away when someone needs help.
When she saw the sad movie scene, she had to turn away to avoid crying.