How to Pronounce Telltale

To pronounce "telltale", say TELLT-al-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛlteɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtɛlteɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “telltale”

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

What does telltale mean?

noun

  1. One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
  2. Tattletale; squealer.

adjective

  1. Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.

    “He blushed when he approached, a telltale sign that he was happy to see him.”

Synonyms

blabbermouthgossiprumormongertalebearer

Words that rhyme with telltale

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

tattletaletellingtalebearerblabbermouthrevealinginformativeinformatorytaleteller

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "telltale"?▾

"Telltale" has 3 syllables: tellt · al · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "telltale"?▾

The IPA transcription of "telltale" is /ˈtɛlteɪl/.

What does "telltale" mean?▾

Telltale: One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.

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