How to Pronounce Turtledoves

To pronounce "turtledoves", say TURTL-ed-ov-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TURTL-ed-ov-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “turtledoves”

"turtledoves" has 4 syllables: turtl-ed-ov-es.

What does turtledoves mean?

noun

  1. Any of several (species of) birds, called by this traditional name, mainly in the genus Streptopelia, of the family Columbidae (pigeons and doves, which also included the extinct passenger pigeon and dodos).

Related words

streptopeliapartridgesgoldeneyesbluejayswagtailsbuffleheads

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How many syllables are in "turtledoves"?▾

"Turtledoves" has 4 syllables: turtl · ed · ov · es.

What does "turtledoves" mean?▾

Turtledoves: Any of several (species of) birds, called by this traditional name, mainly in the genus Streptopelia, of the family Columbidae (pigeons and doves, which also included the extinct passenger pigeon and dodos).

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