How to pronounce bungled
Say it like BUHNG-guld. Bungled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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- BUHNG
- guld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bungled 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.
- guldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bungled
American and British speakers say bungled in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌŋɡəld/ in the US and /ˈbʌŋɡəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHNG-guld.
What does bungled mean?
- Incompetently performed; ruined through incompetent action; botched up.
- simple past and past participle of bungle How to pronounce bungle
Where does bungled come from?
From bungle + -ed.
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Questions about saying bungled
How do you pronounce bungled?
Say BUHNG-guld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋɡəld/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋɡəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bungled?
Bungled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · guld.
Do Americans and Brits say bungled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌŋɡəld/ and the British form is /ˈbʌŋɡəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.