How to pronounce bungle
Say it like BUHNG-gul. Bungle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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- BUHNG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bungle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bungle
American and British speakers say bungle in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈbʌŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHNG-gul.
What does bungle mean?
- A botched or incompetently handled action or situation; a blunder.
- To incompetently perform (a task); to ruin (something) through incompetent action; to botch up, to bumble.
- To act or work incompetently; to fumble.
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Words that rhyme with bungle
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Questions about saying bungle
How do you pronounce bungle?
Say BUHNG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bungle?
Bungle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say bungle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈbʌŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.