How to pronounce dangles
Say it like DANG-gulz. Dangles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DANG).
- DANG
- gulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dangles 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.
- gulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dangles
American and British speakers say dangles in essentially the same way: /ˈdæŋɡəlz/ in the US and /ˈdæŋɡəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DANG-gulz.
What does dangles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dangle How to pronounce dangle
- plural of dangle How to pronounce dangle
Words that rhyme with dangles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dangles.
Questions about saying dangles
How do you pronounce dangles?
Say DANG-gulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæŋɡəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdæŋɡəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dangles?
Dangles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DANG). Broken into parts: DANG · gulz.
Do Americans and Brits say dangles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæŋɡəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdæŋɡəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.