To pronounce "charles", say CHARL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
charles
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CHARL-es
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"charles" has 2 syllables: charl-es. It rhymes with arles and gnarls, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: charls — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Charles" has 2 syllables: charl · es.
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