How to Pronounce "tortoises"
word
ˈtɔɹtəsəz
TOR-tuh-siz
tˈɔːtəsɪz
TAW-tuh-siz
Definition
Tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles with hard shells and slow movements. They are different from turtles, which usually live in water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔɹtəsəz
British English
tˈɔːtəsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOR-tuh-siz
UK
TAW-tuh-siz
Listen in Context
Tortoises live for a very long time.
Many tortoises eat leafy plants and vegetables.
The park has several large tortoises.
Some tortoises can weigh over 200 kilograms as adults.