How do you pronounce "chortled"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɔrtəld/ (CHAWRT-uhld). In British English: /tʃˈɔːtəld/ (CH-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɔrtəld/ (CHAWRT-uhld). In Australian English: /tʃˈɔːtəld/ (CH-awt).

Is "chortled" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɔrtəld/ (CHAWRT-uhld), while in British English it's /tʃˈɔːtəld/ (CH-awt).

How to Pronounce "chortled"

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chortled

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/ˈtʃɔrtəld/

CHAWRT-uhld

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɔrtchor·əldtled

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