How to pronounce newfangled
Say it like noo-FANG-guld. Newfangled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FANG).
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- noo
- FANG
- guld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newfangled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- FANGSay 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 newfangled
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nyoo-FANG-guld.
What does newfangled mean?
- Fond of novelty.
Where does newfangled come from?
From new + fangled, from obsolete fangle (“to fashion”).
Words that rhyme with newfangled
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Questions about saying newfangled
How do you pronounce newfangled?
Say noo-FANG-guld. The American pronunciation is /ˌnuˈfæŋɡəld/. In British English it is /ˌnjuːˈfæŋɡəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newfangled?
Newfangled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FANG). Broken into parts: noo · FANG · guld.
Is newfangled pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌnjuːˈfæŋɡəld/ (nyoo-FANG-guld).