Pronunciation: [ɑː tˈɜːnd tʊwˈɔːd] (IPA) 
The phrase "are turned toward" is pronounced /ɑr tɜrnd təwərd/. The "ar" sound is represented by the letter combination "ar" and is pronounced as /ɑr/. The "e" in "turned" is pronounced as /ɜ/, which sounds similar to the "ur" sound in "turn". The "t" in "toward" is pronounced as /t/, but the "w" is silent. This phrase means that someone or something's attention or focus is directed toward something else.
"Are turned toward" is a phrase that indicates the positioning or direction in which something or someone is oriented. The phrase implies that the subject is facing or directed towards a specific entity, object, or point of interest. It suggests a form of alignment, focus, or attention.
When something, such as a person's eyes, gaze, or body, "are turned toward" something or someone, it means that they have intentionally directed their eyes or body to face and observe that particular entity. For example, if a group of people "are turned toward" a performer on a stage, it signifies that their attention and focus is on the performer and they are observing their actions or listening to their words.
This phrase can also be used metaphorically to describe a mental or emotional focus. If someone's thoughts or intentions "are turned toward" a specific goal or idea, it suggests that their attention and focus are directed towards achieving or understanding that goal or idea.
Overall, the phrase "are turned toward" signifies a state where something or someone is facing, paying attention to, or oriented towards a particular subject, entity, or point of interest, either physically or metaphorically.
