How to pronounce jangle
Say it like JAYNG-gul. Jangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAYNG).
- JAYNG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jangle
American and British speakers say jangle in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒeɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒeɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAYNG-gul.
What does jangle mean?
- To cause (something) to make a rattling metallic sound.
- To express or say (something) in an argumentative or harsh manner.
- To irritate or jar (something).“The sound from the next apartment jangled my nerves.”
- A rattling metallic sound; a clang.
- The sound of people talking noisily.
- A sound typified by undistorted, treble-heavy electric guitars, played in a droning chordal style, characteristic of 1960s folk rock and 1980s indie rock music.
Where does jangle come from?
From Middle English janglen (“to talk excessively, chatter; to talk idly, gossip; to nag; to complain, grumble; to argue, debate; to discuss, talk; to talk indistinctly, jabber; to make a noise or outcry; of a bird: to chatter, twitter”) [a
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Words that rhyme with jangle
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Questions about saying jangle
How do you pronounce jangle?
Say JAYNG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jangle?
Jangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAYNG). Broken into parts: JAYNG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say jangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒeɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒeɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.