How to pronounce mangled
Say it like MANG-guld. Mangled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG).
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- MANG
- guld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mangled 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.
- guldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mangled
American and British speakers say mangled in essentially the same way: /ˈmæŋɡəld/ in the US and /ˈmæŋɡəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANG-guld.
What does mangled mean?
- Mutilated, twisted, or disfigured.
- simple past and past participle of mangle How to pronounce mangle
Where does mangled come from?
From mangle + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with mangled
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Questions about saying mangled
How do you pronounce mangled?
Say MANG-guld. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæŋɡəld/. In British English it is /ˈmæŋɡəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mangled?
Mangled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG). Broken into parts: MANG · guld.
Do Americans and Brits say mangled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæŋɡəld/ and the British form is /ˈmæŋɡəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.