To pronounce "charlie", say CHARL-ie — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
charlie
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CHARL-ie
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"charlie" has 2 syllables: charl-ie. It rhymes with gnarly and parley, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: charley — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Charlie" has 2 syllables: charl · ie.
Charlie: An enemy; the Vietcong; short for Victor Charlie.
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