How to pronounce tattle
Say it like TAT-ul. Tattle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT).
- TAT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tattle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tattle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAT-ul.
What does tattle mean?
- To chatter; to gossip.
- A tattletale.
- Idle talk; gossip; (countable) an instance of such talk or gossip.
Where does tattle come from?
From Middle Dutch tatelen, tateren (“to babble, chatter”) (modern Dutch tatelen, tateren (“to talk, chatter”)), originally imitative.
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Words that rhyme with tattle
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Questions about saying tattle
How do you pronounce tattle?
Say TAT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtætəl/. In British English it is /ˈtætəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tattle?
Tattle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT). Broken into parts: TAT · ul.
Is tattle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtætəl/ (TAT-ul).