How to pronounce spangle
Say it like SPANG-gul. Spangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG).
- SPANG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spangle
American and British speakers say spangle in essentially the same way: /ˈspæŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈspæŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPANG-gul.
What does spangle mean?
- A small, flat piece of sparkling metallic or metal-like material with a hole which is sewn on to a garment, etc., for decoration; a sequin.
- Any small sparkling object.
- A shiny particle of a mineral.
- To fix spangles or sparkling objects to (something); to bespangle.
- To adorn or decorate (something).
- To flash, glitter, or sparkle.
Where does spangle come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with spangle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spangle.
Questions about saying spangle
How do you pronounce spangle?
Say SPANG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈspæŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈspæŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spangle?
Spangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG). Broken into parts: SPANG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say spangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspæŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈspæŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.