How to pronounce cackle
Say it like KAK-ul. Cackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAK).
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- KAK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cackle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cackle
American and British speakers say cackle in essentially the same way: /ˈkækəl/ in the US and /ˈkækəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAK-ul.
What does cackle mean?
- To make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does.
- To laugh with a broken sound similar to a hen's cry.“The witch cackled evilly.”
- To talk in a silly manner; to prattle.
- The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.
- A laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose.
- Futile or excessively noisy talk.
Words that rhyme with cackle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cackle.
Questions about saying cackle
How do you pronounce cackle?
Say KAK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkækəl/. In British English it is /ˈkækəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cackle?
Cackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAK). Broken into parts: KAK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say cackle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkækəl/ and the British form is /ˈkækəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.