How to pronounce fangle
Say it like FANG-gul. Fangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FANG).
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- FANG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FANGSay 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 fangle
American and British speakers say fangle in essentially the same way: /ˈfæŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈfæŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FANG-gul.
What does fangle mean?
- Something newly fashioned; a novelty, a new fancy.
- A foolish innovation; a gewgaw; a trifling ornament.
- A conceit; whim.
Where does fangle come from?
Back-formation from newfangled (adjective) as if new + fangle (noun).
Words that rhyme with fangle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fangle.
Questions about saying fangle
How do you pronounce fangle?
Say FANG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈfæŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fangle?
Fangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FANG). Broken into parts: FANG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say fangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈfæŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.