American English

How to pronounce storytelling

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STAWreetehlihng

/ˈstɔ.ɹiˌtɛ.lɪŋ/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

the activity or skill of telling or writing stories to entertain people, teach something, or share ideas

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Meanings & examples

noun

the activity or skill of telling or writing stories to entertain people, teach something, or share ideas

Storytelling can make history easier to remember.

The power of storytelling helps people connect.

Good to know

Storytelling means the activity or skill, not one story. For one story, say a story.

Common phrases & grammar

digital storytelling · oral storytelling · storytelling skills · personal storytelling

storytelling + can + verb

the + noun + of storytelling

Useful expressions

digital storytelling

telling a story with digital media, such as video or a website

Students created a digital storytelling project.

storytelling skills

the abilities needed to tell stories well

Good storytelling skills help teachers keep students interested.

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