How to pronounce tattler
Say it like TAT-uh-ler. Tattler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT).
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- TAT
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tattler 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tattler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAT-uh-luh.
What does tattler mean?
- One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.“My sister is a big tattler; she always tells Mommy when I hit her!”
- Either of two similar bird species in the shorebird genus Heteroscelus (Tringa in some taxonomies).
- A device fitted to a vehicle to measure mileage etc.
Where does tattler come from?
From tattle + -er.
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Questions about saying tattler
How do you pronounce tattler?
Say TAT-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtætəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtætələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tattler?
Tattler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT). Broken into parts: TAT · uh · ler.
Is tattler 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 /ˈtætələ/ (TAT-uh-luh).