How to pronounce dangler
Say it like DANG-gler. Dangler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DANG).
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- DANG
- gler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dangler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- glerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dangler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DANG-gluh.
What does dangler mean?
- A dangling modifier, especially a dangling participle.
- A plotline that is metaphorically left to "dangle" or "hang"; in other words, the plotline is forgotten, phased out and eventually dropped, and thus a resolution is never achieved.
- A large earring that hangs down far.
Where does dangler come from?
From dangle + -er.
Words that rhyme with dangler
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Questions about saying dangler
How do you pronounce dangler?
Say DANG-gler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæŋɡlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdæŋɡlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dangler?
Dangler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DANG). Broken into parts: DANG · gler.
Is dangler 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 /ˈdæŋɡlə/ (DANG-gluh).