How to pronounce fankle
Say it like FANG-kul. Fankle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FANG).
- FANG
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fankle 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fankle
American and British speakers say fankle in essentially the same way: /ˈfæŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈfæŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FANG-kul.
What does fankle mean?
- To tangle or entangle.
- A tangled condition.
Where does fankle come from?
From Scots fankle, (compare English fangle), equivalent to fank (“coil, noose, vang”) + -le (frequentative suffix).
Questions about saying fankle
How do you pronounce fankle?
Say FANG-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈfæŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fankle?
Fankle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FANG). Broken into parts: FANG · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say fankle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈfæŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.