How to pronounce tattletale
Say it like TAT-ul-tayl. Tattletale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT).
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- TAT
- ul
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tattletale 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.
- taylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tattletale
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAT-ul-tayl.
What does tattletale mean?
- telltale; giveaway
- One who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often a child seeking attention.
- One who gossips, often for the sake of attention.
- To act as a tattletale; to tell on; to give away, reveal, or expose.
Where does tattletale come from?
From tattle + tale.
Questions about saying tattletale
How do you pronounce tattletale?
Say TAT-ul-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtætəlˌteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtætəlˌteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tattletale?
Tattletale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT). Broken into parts: TAT · ul · tayl.
Is tattletale 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 /ˈtætəlˌteɪl/ (TAT-ul-tayl).