How to Pronounce "terrapin"
word
ˈtɛɹəpɪn
TER-uh-pin
tˈɛɹɐpˌɪn
TER-uh-pin
Definition
A terrapin is a small freshwater turtle that lives in ponds, lakes, or slow rivers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹəpɪn
British English
tˈɛɹɐpˌɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TER-uh-pin
UK
TER-uh-pin
Listen in Context
The terrapin lives in the pond behind my house.
A terrapin eats insects, plants, and small fish.
We saw a terrapin sunbathing on a rock.
It's rare to spot a wild terrapin in the city these days.