The word "Turrentine" is spelled as /təˈrɛntaɪn/. It is a surname that has its roots in the British Isles. The spelling of Turrentine is believed to have been derived from Torrington, a place in Devon, England. The consonants in Turrentine are pronounced distinctly, with the "t" sound at the beginning of the word followed by the "r" sound. The second syllable has "-entine" which ends with an "n" sound before adding the silent "e" at the end for emphasis.