To pronounce "box-turtle", say BOXT-urtl-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
box-turtle
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BOXT-urtl-e
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"box-turtle" has 3 syllables: boxt-urtl-e.
"Box-turtle" has 3 syllables: boxt · urtl · e.
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