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tortoise
Definition:
(nou) usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtɔːtəs
Examples:
The hare challenged the tortoise to a race and the tortoise accepted.
The desert tortoise is an herbivore.
You have to define the size of the tortoise.
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Common mistakes of tortoise pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "tor-TOISE" instead of "TOR-toise". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as in /ˈtɔr.təs/ (US) or /ˈtɔː.təs/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: The "o" in "tortoise" is often mispronounced as a long vowel, leading to "tor-toise". This is incorrect. Tip: The "o" is a short vowel sound, as in /ˈtɔr.təs/ (US) or /ˈtɔː.təs/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce "tortoise" with a strong "t" sound, saying "TORT-uhs". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and blend it with the following vowel, as in /ˈtɔr.təs/ (US) or /ˈtɔː.təs/ (UK).
- Ignoring the second syllable: Many learners drop the second syllable, saying "TOR-tis" instead of "TOR-toise". This alters the word completely. Tip: Make sure to pronounce both syllables clearly, as in /ˈtɔr.təs/ (US) or /ˈtɔː.təs/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel length: Some people extend the vowel sound in "tortoise", saying "tor-toise" with a long "o". This is not correct. Tip: Use the short vowel sound in the first syllable, as in /ˈtɔr.təs/ (US) or /ˈtɔː.təs/ (UK).