How many syllables in "tortoise"?

"tortoise" has 2 ارکان (tor - toise).

How to divide "tortoise"?

"tortoise" divides into 2 parts: tor · toise.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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ارکان گائیڈ

2 ارکان

"tortoise": 2 ارکان.

ارکان:tor·toise

بنیادی دباؤ

TOR-toise(tor · toise)● ○

Stress in "tortoise" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɔː.təs⁄

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خودکار پلے

IPAˈtɔː.təs

ہجےtor·toise

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How many syllables in "tortoise"?: "tortoise" has 2 ارکان (tor - toise).
How to divide "tortoise"?: "tortoise" divides into 2 parts: tor · toise.
Where is the stress in "tortoise"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "tortoise"?: Say each syllable slowly (tor... toise) and listen on SayItVid.