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How to pronounce turn
Say it like this: /tɜɹn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does turn mean?
verbTo make a non-linear physical movement.
“the Earth turns”
To change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation.
“Turn the knob clockwise.”
To change one's direction of travel.
“She turned right at the corner.”
nounA change of direction or orientation.
“Give the handle a turn, then pull it.”
A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.
A unit of plane angle measurement based on this movement.
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