To pronounce "fortune-teller", say FORT-un-et-ell-er — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FORT-un-et-ell-er
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"fortune-teller" has 5 syllables: fort-un-et-ell-er. It rhymes with fortuneteller, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: fortuneteller — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“"Cross my palm with silver and I'll tell you your fortune," said the fortuneteller.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fortune-teller" has 5 syllables: fort · un · et · ell · er.
Fortune-teller: A person who professes to predict the future in return for money.
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