Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

turn-key

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.91 in modern English

Syllables
turn-key
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

Inflected Forms

more turn-key (comparative) most turn-key (superlative)

Questions

What does turn-key mean?
Alternative form of turnkey.

How to pronounce turn-key

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “turn-key”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “turn-key” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.