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turns
Definition:
(nou) a circular segment of a curve (nou) the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course (nou) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession (nou) an unforeseen development (nou) a movement in a new direction (nou) the act of turning away or in the opposite direction (nou) turning or twisting around (in place) (nou) a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) (nou) a division during which one team is on the offensive (nou) a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (nou) a favor for someone (nou) taking a short walk out and back
Phonetic Transcription:
tɜːn
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Common mistakes of turns pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the wrong syllable in "turns", saying it like /tɜːrnz/ instead of /tɜrnz/. Tip: Remember that the stress is on the single syllable, "turn".
- Omitting the final "s": A common mistake is to pronounce "turns" as "turn" /tɜrn/, leaving out the "s". Tip: Always include the "s" sound to indicate the plural or third person.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "turns" with a short "u", saying /tʌrnz/. This is incorrect. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound /ɜr/ as in "her" to ensure clarity.
- Confusing "turns" with "terns": Learners sometimes mix "turns" with "terns", leading to pronunciation like /tɜrnz/. Tip: Focus on the "u" sound in "turns" to differentiate it clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some pronounce "turns" with an exaggerated "r", saying /tɜrnz/ instead of /tɜrnz/. Tip: Keep the "r" sound subtle to sound more natural in conversation.