How to Pronounce "cooter"
word
ˈkutɝ
KOO-ter
ˈkutɚ
KOO-tuh
Definition
A 'cooter' is a type of freshwater river turtle found in the southeastern United States. In rare cases, the word may appear as slang, but the main meaning is the turtle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkutɝ
British English
ˈkutɚ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOO-ter
UK
KOO-tuh
Listen in Context
The river is home to many cooters.
A cooter can grow larger than most turtles in the area.
People sometimes see a cooter sunbathing on a log.
Did you know the Suwannee cooter is unique to Florida?