How to Pronounce "chortles"
word
ˈtʃɔɹtəɫz
CHOR-tuhlz
tʃˈɔːtəlz
CHAW-tuhlz
Definition
To laugh quietly or with a mix of a snort and a chuckle, often because something is funny in a gentle or slightly mischievous way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɔɹtəɫz
British English
tʃˈɔːtəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHOR-tuhlz
UK
CHAW-tuhlz
Listen in Context
The baby chortles when he sees his toy.
She chortles at her friend's joke.
The old man chortles as he watches the birds.
He chortles to himself when he remembers the silly story.