How to pronounce pungle
Say it like PUHNG-gul. Pungle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNG).
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- PUHNG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pungle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pungle
American and British speakers say pungle in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈpʌŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNG-gul.
What does pungle mean?
- To pay or hand over; to shell out
Where does pungle come from?
Borrowed from Spanish póngale.
Words that rhyme with pungle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pungle.
Questions about saying pungle
How do you pronounce pungle?
Say PUHNG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈpʌŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pungle?
Pungle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNG). Broken into parts: PUHNG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say pungle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈpʌŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.