How do you pronounce "turnoff"?

In American English: /ˈtɝːˌnɔf/ (TUR-nawf). In British English: /tˈɜːnɒf/ (T-ɜn). In Canadian English: /ˈtɝːˌnɔf/ (TUR-nawf). In Australian English: /tˈɜːnɒf/ (T-ɜn).

Is "turnoff" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɝːˌnɔf/ (TUR-nawf), while in British English it's /tˈɜːnɒf/ (T-ɜn).

How to Pronounce "turnoff"

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turnoff

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/ˈtɝːˌnɔf/

TUR-nawf

Syllable Breakdown

tɝːtur·nɔfnoff

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