sea turtle meaning

UK /siː ˈtɜːtəl/ US /si ˈtɝtəl/ 3 syllables

sea turtle (noun): any of various large turtles with limbs modified into flippers; widely distributed in warm seas.

Definition of sea turtle

  1. any of various large turtles with limbs modified into flippers; widely distributed in warm seas

    Synonyms: marine turtle

    Type of: turtle

    Kinds: green turtle, loggerhead, ridley, hawksbill turtle, leatherback turtle

How to pronounce sea turtle

sea turtle is pronounced /siː ˈtɜːtəl/ in British English and /si ˈtɝtəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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