How to pronounce angling
Say it like ANG-gling. Angling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- gling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angling 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.
- glingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of angling
American and British speakers say angling in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-gling.
What does angling mean?
- present participle and gerund of angle How to pronounce angle
- A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.
Questions about saying angling
How do you pronounce angling?
Say ANG-gling. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angling?
Angling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gling.
Do Americans and Brits say angling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.