How to Pronounce "tattling"
word
ˈtætəɫ
TAT-uhl-ing
tˈætəl
TAT-uhl-ing
Definition
Tattling means telling an authority figure about someone else's minor wrongdoings, usually to get them in trouble. Often used when children report on each other.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtætəɫ
British English
tˈætəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAT-uhl-ing
UK
TAT-uhl-ing
Listen in Context
Please stop tattling on your classmates.
Tattling is not kind. Try to solve problems yourself first.
The teacher talked to the class about tattling.
My little brother is always tattling whenever he doesn't get his way.