turkey
TER-kee
terkee
/ˈtɝki/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “turkey” is spelled “terkee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | t | er | k | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /t/ | /ɝ/ | /k/ | /i/ |
English writes “turkey” with
6 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“terkee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “turkey”
luckykeymonkeyjackiemickeycookiewhiskeyrockyhockeynicky
“turkey” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “turkey”?
“turkey” is pronounced TER-kee — IPA /ˈtɝki/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “terkee”.
How many syllables are in “turkey”?
“turkey” has 2 syllables: TER-kee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).