How to pronounce testudine
Say it like TES-tyuu-din. Testudine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- tyuu
- din
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testudine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- dinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of testudine
American and British speakers say testudine in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstjʊdɪn/ in the US and /ˈtɛstjʊdɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tyuu-din.
What does testudine mean?
- Any turtle, tortoise, etc of the order Testudines.
Questions about saying testudine
How do you pronounce testudine?
Say TES-tyuu-din. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstjʊdɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstjʊdɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testudine?
Testudine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tyuu · din.
Do Americans and Brits say testudine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstjʊdɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstjʊdɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.