How to pronounce spangly
Say it like SPANG-guh-lee. Spangly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG).
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- SPANG
- guh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spangly 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spangly
American and British speakers say spangly in essentially the same way: /ˈspæŋɡəli/ in the US and /ˈspæŋɡəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPANG-guh-lee.
What does spangly mean?
- Decorated with spangles; sparkly.
Where does spangly come from?
From spangle + -y.
Questions about saying spangly
How do you pronounce spangly?
Say SPANG-guh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspæŋɡəli/. In British English it is /ˈspæŋɡəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spangly?
Spangly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG). Broken into parts: SPANG · guh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say spangly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspæŋɡəli/ and the British form is /ˈspæŋɡəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.