How to pronounce mangal
Say it like MANG-gul. Mangal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG).
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- MANG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mangal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mangal
American and British speakers say mangal in essentially the same way: /ˈmæŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈmæŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANG-gul.
What does mangal mean?
- A tropical and subtropical coastal intertidal swampland ecosystem characterized by mangroves or similar shrubs and trees.
- A Middle Eastern-style barbecue (cookout), or the barbecue (grill; cooking apparatus) it is cooked on.
Where does mangal come from?
From Portuguese mangal, from Portuguese mangue (“mangrove”) + Portuguese -al (“-al”)
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mangal
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Questions about saying mangal
How do you pronounce mangal?
Say MANG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈmæŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mangal?
Mangal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG). Broken into parts: MANG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say mangal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈmæŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.