How to pronounce Angeles
Say it like AN-juh-lis. Angeles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- juh
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angeles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Angeles
American and British speakers say Angeles in essentially the same way: /ˈændʒəlɪs/ in the US and /ˈændʒəlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-juh-lis.
What does Angeles mean?
- An independent city, the largest city in Pampanga, Philippines.
- A river in Puerto Rico.
Where does Angeles come from?
From Spanish Ángeles.
Questions about saying Angeles
How do you pronounce Angeles?
Say AN-juh-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈændʒəlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈændʒəlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Angeles?
Angeles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · juh · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say Angeles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈændʒəlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈændʒəlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.