How to pronounce jungles
Say it like JUHNG-gulz. Jungles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG).
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- JUHNG
- gulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jungles 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.
- gulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jungles
American and British speakers say jungles in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHNG-gulz.
What does jungles mean?
- plural of jungle How to pronounce jungle
Questions about saying jungles
How do you pronounce jungles?
Say JUHNG-gulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jungles?
Jungles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: JUHNG · gulz.
Do Americans and Brits say jungles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.