how to pronounce turtleneck
/ˈtɝtəlˌnɛk/
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turtleneck is pronounced in three syllables
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An example use of turtleneck in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… his turtleneck and his jacket too sweet …”
meanings of turtleneck
noun:
- A high, close-fitting collar, turned back on itself and covering all or most of the neck, on a sweater or similar garment.
- A turtleneck sweater.
turtleneck frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word turtleneck occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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