how to pronounce turning

/ˈtɝnɪŋ/

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turning is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of turning in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… make peace for nature a turning point in …”

meanings of turning

noun:

The act of turning.
At hockey, a foul committed by a player attempting to hit the ball who interposes their body between the ball and an opposing player trying to do the same.
Shavings produced by turning something on a lathe.
The shaping of wood or metal on a lathe.
A turn or deviation from a straight course.

verb:

Present participle of turn.

turning frequency in english - B1 level of CEFR

the word turning occurs in english on average 64.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.