How to Pronounce Pitfalls

To pronounce "pitfalls", say PITF-alls — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PITF-alls

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💡 Tip for remembering “pitfalls”

"pitfalls" has 2 syllables: pitf-alls. It rhymes with balls and protocols, if that helps it stick.

What does pitfalls mean?

noun

  1. A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

    “It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.”

  2. A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.

Synonyms

antipatterndark patterntrap

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Words that rhyme with pitfalls

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ballsprotocolsdallessprawlsbefallsshortfallscoverallseyeballsschmalzrecallsaerosolsdolls

Related words

pitbarriersbooby-trapsbottleneckschallengesconstraintsdangersdeficiencies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pitfalls"?▾

"Pitfalls" has 2 syllables: pitf · alls.

What does "pitfalls" mean?▾

Pitfalls: A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

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