How to pronounce tortoises
Say it like TOR-tuh-siz. Tortoises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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- TOR
- tuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tortoises pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tortoises
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-tuh-siz.
What does tortoises mean?
- plural of tortoise How to pronounce tortoise
Questions about saying tortoises
How do you pronounce tortoises?
Say TOR-tuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tortoises?
Tortoises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · tuh · siz.
Is tortoises pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɔːtəsɪz/ (TAW-tuh-siz).