How to Pronounce "tell fortunes"
expression
TEL FOR-chinz
TEL FAW-choonz
Definition
To predict what will happen in someone's future, usually using cards, palm reading, or other mystical methods.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɫ/ /ˈfɔɹtʃənz/, /ˈfɔɹtʃunz
British English
tˈɛl/ /fˈɔːtʃuːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL FOR-chinz
UK
TEL FAW-choonz
Listen in Context
My grandmother used to tell fortunes at local parties.
He learned how to tell fortunes using tarot cards.
People often pay money to have someone tell their fortunes.
She claims she can tell fortunes, but I don't really believe in that stuff.