How to Pronounce Fairytale

To pronounce "fairytale", say FAIRYT-al-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FAIRYT-al-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “fairytale”

"fairytale" has 3 syllables: fairyt-al-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does fairytale mean?

noun

  1. A folktale featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters.

    “I used to love reading fairy tales when I was a child.”

  2. A story presented as true that is not believable.

    “He's telling us another fairy tale about how great the software will be.”

adjective

  1. Of the nature of a fairy tale; as if from a fairy tale.

    “a fairy-tale romance”

Synonyms

magical

Words that rhyme with fairytale

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

fairywonderlandmythfantasytalestorystorytelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fairytale"?▾

"Fairytale" has 3 syllables: fairyt · al · e.

What does "fairytale" mean?▾

Fairytale: A folktale featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters.

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