To pronounce "chortle", say CHORTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
chortle
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/ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/
IPA
"chortle" has 2 syllables: chortl-e. It rhymes with mortal and immortal, if that helps it stick.
noun
“He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke.”
verb
“The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures.”
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"Chortle" has 2 syllables: chortl · e.
The IPA transcription of "chortle" is /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/.
Chortle: A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
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