To pronounce "fortune-telling", say FORT-un-et-ell-ing — 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-ing
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"fortune-telling" has 5 syllables: fort-un-et-ell-ing. It rhymes with fortunetelling, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: fortunetelling — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fortune-telling" has 5 syllables: fort · un · et · ell · ing.
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