How to Pronounce Turtles

To pronounce "turtles", say TURTL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TURTL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “turtles”

"turtles" has 2 syllables: turtl-es. It rhymes with hurtles and myrtles, if that helps it stick.

What does turtles mean?

noun

  1. Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
  2. (specifically) A marine reptile of that order.

verb

  1. To flip over onto the back or top; to turn upside down.
  2. To turn and swim upside down.

noun

  1. A turtle dove.

Synonyms

sea turtleshellpadshield-toadtestudo

Words that rhyme with turtles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hurtlesmyrtlesbertels

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turtles"?▾

"Turtles" has 2 syllables: turtl · es.

What does "turtles" mean?▾

Turtles: Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.

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