Turtle: how to say it, spell it and use it
turtle
/ˈtɜːrtəl/
Short answer
The English word turtle is pronounced /ˈtɜːrtəl/. It is spelled T-U-R-T-L-E and has 6 letters. With a or an: a turtle. The plural is turtles.
Example sentence
The turtle walks very slowly.
Key facts
- English
- turtle
- Pronunciation
- /ˈtɜːrtəl/
- With a or an
- a turtle
- Plural
- turtles
- Spelling
- T-U-R-T-L-E
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce turtle?
Turtle is pronounced /ˈtɜːrtəl/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell turtle?
Turtle is spelled T-U-R-T-L-E. It has 6 letters.
What is the plural of turtle?
The plural of turtle is turtles.
Do you say a or an before turtle?
Say a turtle.
How do you use turtle in a sentence?
For example: The turtle walks very slowly.
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