How to pronounce turtles
Say it like TUR-tulz. Turtles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turtles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of turtles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TUR-tulz.
What does turtles mean?
- plural of turtle How to pronounce turtle
- Gloves.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of turtle How to pronounce turtle
Where does turtles come from?
(gloves): Rhyming slang, from turtle doves.
Questions about saying turtles
How do you pronounce turtles?
Say TUR-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turtles?
Turtles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · tulz.
Is turtles 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 /ˈtɜːtəlz/ (TUR-tulz).