How Do You Spell TERAPIN?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛɹəpˌɪn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "terapin" is unique and may be confusing to some. It is pronounced "tair-uh-pin" and is a variation of "terrapin," which is a type of turtle. The first syllable "tair" is pronounced with an /eɪ/ sound, which is a diphthong made up of the sounds /e/ and /ɪ/. The second syllable "uh" is pronounced with a schwa /ə/ sound, which is a neutral vowel sound. The final syllable "pin" is pronounced with an /ɪn/ sound.

Common Misspellings for TERAPIN

• ferapin

Etymology of TERAPIN

The word "terapin" is derived from the Algonquian language, specifically the Powhatan language, which was spoken by Native American tribes in the Chesapeake Bay region of eastern United States. The Powhatan word for turtle or terrapin was "torope" or "terrapen", which over time became "terrapin" in English. The term was first recorded in English in the 17th century.