How to pronounce abracadabrangle
Say it like ab-ruh-kuh-DAB-rang-gul. Abracadabrangle has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAB).
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- ab
- ruh
- kuh
- DAB
- rang
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abracadabrangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abracadabrangle
American and British speakers say abracadabrangle in essentially the same way: /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbræŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbræŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-ruh-kuh-DAB-rang-gul.
What does abracadabrangle mean?
- A representation of the word "abracadabra" in the visual form of a triangle, used as an amulet or charm.
Where does abracadabrangle come from?
Blend of abracadabra + triangle.
Questions about saying abracadabrangle
How do you pronounce abracadabrangle?
Say ab-ruh-kuh-DAB-rang-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbræŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbræŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abracadabrangle?
Abracadabrangle has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAB). Broken into parts: ab · ruh · kuh · DAB · rang · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say abracadabrangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbræŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbræŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.