How to pronounce chortling
Say it like CHOR-tuh-ling. Chortling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOR).
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- CHOR
- tuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chortling 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 "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chortling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAW-tuh-ling.
What does chortling mean?
- present participle and gerund of chortle How to pronounce chortle
- The act of giving a chortle.
Questions about saying chortling
How do you pronounce chortling?
Say CHOR-tuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃoʊrtəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɔːtəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chortling?
Chortling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOR). Broken into parts: CHOR · tuh · ling.
Is chortling 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 /ˈtʃɔːtəlɪŋ/ (CHAW-tuh-ling).