How to Pronounce Tattletale

To pronounce "tattletale", say TATTL-et-al-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

TATTL-et-al-e

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"tattletale" has 4 syllables: tattl-et-al-e.

What does tattletale mean?

noun

  1. One who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often a child seeking attention.
  2. One who gossips, often for the sake of attention.

verb

  1. To act as a tattletale; to tell on; to give away, reveal, or expose.

adjective

  1. Telltale; giveaway

Synonyms

gossiprumourmongernarcsnitchtattlerwhistle-blower

Related words

telltaletalebearerblabbermouthtaletellerblabrapporteurintelligencingblabtale

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tattletale"?▾

"Tattletale" has 4 syllables: tattl · et · al · e.

What does "tattletale" mean?▾

Tattletale: One who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often a child seeking attention.

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