How to pronounce bingle
Say it like BING-gul. Bingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BING).
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- BING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bingle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bingle
American and British speakers say bingle in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈbɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BING-gul.
What does bingle mean?
- A minor collision, especially between motor vehicles.
- A hairstyle for women that is somewhere between a bob and a shingle.
- To arrange the hair in this style.
Where does bingle come from?
From bing (“thump, sudden bang”) + -le (diminutive suffix).
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Words that rhyme with bingle
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Questions about saying bingle
How do you pronounce bingle?
Say BING-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bingle?
Bingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BING). Broken into parts: BING · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say bingle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.