How do you pronounce "tortoise"?

In American English: /ˈtɔrtəs/ (TAWRT-uhs). In British English: /tˈɔːtəs/ (T-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈtɔrtəs/ (TAWRT-uhs). In Australian English: /tˈɔːtəs/ (T-awt).

Is "tortoise" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɔrtəs/ (TAWRT-uhs), while in British English it's /tˈɔːtəs/ (T-awt).

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tortoise

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/ˈtɔrtəs/

TAWRT-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

tɔrttor·əstoise

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