I wonder how an American pronounces…
turtle
/ˈtɚ–dəl/
turtle
/ˈtɚ–dəl/
Notice that you can hear 2 syllables: /ˈtɚ–dəl/
1. tur = /tɚ/
Written u + r is always pronounced /ɚ/.
To make the /ɚ/ sound, pull your tongue to the back of your mouth.
2. tle = /dəl/
turtle
/ˈtɚ–dəl/
I checked websites to find out the main
difference between turtles and tortoises.
Google says:
Turtles live in the water some or nearly all of the time
Tortoises are land animals.
Turtleneck sweaters are great for cold winters.
[free knitting pattern]
Related Lesson:
T: flap t = /d/
