How do you pronounce "turquoise"?

In American English: /ˈtɝːkwɔɪz/ (TURKW-oyz). In British English: /tˈɜːkwɔɪs/ (T-ɜkw). In Canadian English: /ˈtɝːkwɔɪz/ (TURKW-oyz). In Australian English: /tˈɜːkwɔɪs/ (T-ɜkw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɝːkwɔɪz/ (TURKW-oyz), while in British English it's /tˈɜːkwɔɪs/ (T-ɜkw).

How to Pronounce "turquoise"

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turquoise

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/ˈtɝːkwɔɪz/

TURKW-oyz

Syllable Breakdown

tɝːkwturq·ɔɪzuoise

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