Number of syllables in the word 'turtle'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word turtle.
- No of syllables in turtle : 2
- Divide syllables in turtle : tur-tle
More about the word - turtle
- noun
- Synonyms : sea turtle, shellpad, shield-toad, testudo
- Definition : Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
- Definition : (specifically) A marine reptile of that order.
- Definition : An Ancient Roman attack method, where the shields held by the soldiers hide them, not only left, right, front and back, but also from above.
- Definition : A type of robot having a domed case (and so resembling the reptile), used in education, especially for making line drawings by means of a computer program.
- verb
- Definition : To flip over onto the back or top; to turn upside down.
- Definition : To turn and swim upside down.
- Definition : To hunt turtles, especially in the water.
- Definition : To build up a large defense force and strike only punctually, rather than going for an offensive strategy.
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