How to pronounce mangling
Say it like MANG-guh-ling. Mangling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG).
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- MANG
- guh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mangling 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mangling
American and British speakers say mangling in essentially the same way: /ˈmæŋɡəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmæŋɡəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANG-guh-ling.
What does mangling mean?
- present participle and gerund of mangle How to pronounce mangle
- An act in which something is mangled
Words that rhyme with mangling
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Questions about saying mangling
How do you pronounce mangling?
Say MANG-guh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæŋɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmæŋɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mangling?
Mangling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG). Broken into parts: MANG · guh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say mangling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæŋɡəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmæŋɡəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.