How to pronounce jungle
Say it like JUHNG-gul. Jungle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG).
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- JUHNG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jungle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jungle
American and British speakers say jungle in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHNG-gul.
What does jungle mean?
- a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
- a place where hoboes camp
- an impenetrable equatorial forest
Words that rhyme with jungle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jungle.
Questions about saying jungle
How do you pronounce jungle?
Say JUHNG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jungle?
Jungle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: JUHNG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say jungle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.