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What does tortoiseshell cat mean?
a domestic cat whose fur has black, brown and yellow markings

How to pronounce tortoiseshell cat

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tortoiseshell cat”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “tortoiseshell cat” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.