noun
A reptile with a hard shell that protects its body.
The turtle is crossing the road.
We saw a turtle at the beach.
Common phrases & grammar
sea turtle · turtle shell · turtle eggs · box turtle
a/the turtle + verb
see/watch + a/the turtle
American English
How to pronounce turtle
nounA1Common word
TERdl
/ˈtʰɚ.ɾl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A reptile with a hard shell that protects its body.
What to listen for
In American English, the middle t in “turtle” is often a quick tap, so it may sound a little like a quick d: /ˈtʰɚ.ɾl̩/.