How to pronounce angle
Say it like ANG-gul. Angle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
- ANG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. 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 angle
American and British speakers say angle in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈæŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-gul.
What does angle mean?
- the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
- a biased way of looking at or presenting something
- a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons
- move or proceed at an angle“he angled his way into the room”
- to incline or bend from a vertical position“She leaned over the banister”
- seek indirectly“fish for compliments”
Where does angle come from?
From Middle English angle, angul, angule, borrowed from Middle French angle, from Latin angulus, anglus (“corner, remote area”).
Words that rhyme with angle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of angle.
Questions about saying angle
How do you pronounce angle?
Say ANG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angle?
Angle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say angle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈæŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.