How to pronounce bungler
Say it like BUHNG-gler. Bungler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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- BUHNG
- gler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bungler 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.
- glerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bungler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHNG-gluh.
What does bungler mean?
- Someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence.
Where does bungler come from?
From bungle + -er.
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Questions about saying bungler
How do you pronounce bungler?
Say BUHNG-gler. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋɡlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋɡlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bungler?
Bungler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · gler.
Is bungler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌŋɡlə/ (BUHNG-gluh).