How to pronounce chortled
Say it like CHOR-tuld. Chortled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOR).
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US American/ˈtʃɔrtəld/CHOR-tuld
UK British/ˈtʃɔːtəld/CHAW-tuld
- CHOR
- tuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chortled 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.
- tuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chortled
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAW-tuld.
What does chortled mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of chortle How to pronounce chortle
Questions about saying chortled
How do you pronounce chortled?
Say CHOR-tuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɔrtəld/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɔːtəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chortled?
Chortled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOR). Broken into parts: CHOR · tuld.
Is chortled 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 /ˈtʃɔːtəld/ (CHAW-tuld).