How to pronounce gangly
Say it like GANG-glee. Gangly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG).
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- GANG
- glee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gangly
American and British speakers say gangly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæŋɡli/ in the US and /ˈɡæŋɡli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GANG-glee.
What does gangly mean?
- Tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.
Where does gangly come from?
An American English alteration of gangling.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying gangly
How do you pronounce gangly?
Say GANG-glee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæŋɡli/. In British English it is /ˈɡæŋɡli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangly?
Gangly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG). Broken into parts: GANG · glee.
Do Americans and Brits say gangly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæŋɡli/ and the British form is /ˈɡæŋɡli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.