How Many Syllables Are in "Turtle"?
turtle has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
tur-tle
- Word
- turtle
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈtɝ.təl/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A reptile with a hard shell that lives on land or in water.
Example sentence
The turtle pulled its head into its shell.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..