How to pronounce telltales
Say it like TEL-taylz. Telltales has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- taylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telltales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- taylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of telltales
American and British speakers say telltales in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛlˌteɪlz/ in the US and /ˈtɛlˌteɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEL-taylz.
What does telltales mean?
- plural of telltale How to pronounce telltale
Questions about saying telltales
How do you pronounce telltales?
Say TEL-taylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛlˌteɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛlˌteɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telltales?
Telltales has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · taylz.
Do Americans and Brits say telltales the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛlˌteɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛlˌteɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.