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How to pronounce turn in American English

“turn” pronunciation by American speakers

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“turn” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. turn that off by clicking the eye. I turn it on.

    US Forest Service

  2. to fundamentally change and turn despair into hope (inaudible) to turn despair into hope

    The Obama White House

  3. will turn red when you hit it. Turn it off when you're done.

    Census Bureau

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