How to pronounce chortle
Say it like CHOR-tul. Chortle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOR).
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- CHOR
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chortle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chortle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAW-tul.
What does chortle mean?
- To laugh with a chortle or chortles.“The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures.”
- A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.“He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke.”
- A similar sounding vocalization of various birds.
Where does chortle come from?
Perhaps a blend of chuckle + snort.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chortle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chortle.
Questions about saying chortle
How do you pronounce chortle?
Say CHOR-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɔrtəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɔːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chortle?
Chortle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOR). Broken into parts: CHOR · tul.
Is chortle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɔːtəl/ (CHAW-tul).