How to pronounce entangle
Say it like en-TANG-gul. Entangle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TANG).
- en
- TANG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entangle
American and British speakers say entangle in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈtæŋɡəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TANG-gul.
What does entangle mean?
- To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.“The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net.”
- To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
- To ensnare.
Where does entangle come from?
From Middle English entanglen (“to involve [someone] in difficulty”, “to embarrass”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- disentangle
- unsnarl
- resolve
- unpuzzle
Words that rhyme with entangle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entangle.
Questions about saying entangle
How do you pronounce entangle?
Say en-TANG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtæŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entangle?
Entangle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TANG). Broken into parts: en · TANG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say entangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈtæŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.