How to pronounce jangly
Say it like JANG-glee. Jangly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JANG).
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- JANG
- glee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jangly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JANGSay 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 jangly
American and British speakers say jangly in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæŋɡli/ in the US and /ˈdʒæŋɡli/ in the UK.
British respelling: JANG-glee.
What does jangly mean?
- Accompanied by a jangling sound.
Where does jangly come from?
From jangle + -ly.
Words that rhyme with jangly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jangly.
Questions about saying jangly
How do you pronounce jangly?
Say JANG-glee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæŋɡli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæŋɡli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jangly?
Jangly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JANG). Broken into parts: JANG · glee.
Do Americans and Brits say jangly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæŋɡli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæŋɡli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.