How to pronounce return
verb To take a purchased item back to the seller.
Written sound guide
rihTERN
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give TERN the strongest beat
Stress the r-colored TERN, as in turn; keep the first syllable lighter.
01rihLighter beat
02TERNStrongest beat
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Try a whole sentence.
“Can I return these shoes tomorrow?”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say return slowly. Give TERN the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with return.
What should I check?
Stress the r-colored TERN, as in turn; keep the first syllable lighter. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
