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