How to pronounce ankle
Say it like ANG-kul. Ankle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ankle 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ankle
American and British speakers say ankle in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈæŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-kul.
What does ankle mean?
- a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
Questions about saying ankle
How do you pronounce ankle?
Say ANG-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ankle?
Ankle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say ankle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈæŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.