How to pronounce mingle
Say it like MING-gul. Mingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MING).
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- MING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mingle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mingle
American and British speakers say mingle in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MING-gul.
What does mingle mean?
- To intermix; to combine or join, as an individual or part, with other parts, but commonly so as to be distinguishable in the product.
- To associate or unite in a figurative way, or by ties of relationship.
- To cause or allow to intermarry.
- The act of informally meeting numerous people in a group.
Where does mingle come from?
From earlier mingil, mengle, from Middle English menglen, equivalent to ming + -le.
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Words that rhyme with mingle
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Questions about saying mingle
How do you pronounce mingle?
Say MING-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mingle?
Mingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MING). Broken into parts: MING · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say mingle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.