How to pronounce strangler
Say it like STRANG-gler. Strangler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRANG).
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- STRANG
- gler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strangler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- glerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of strangler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRANG-gluh.
What does strangler mean?
- Someone who strangles, especially who murders by strangling.
- An epiphyte whose aerial roots eventually strangle the tree on which it grows.
Where does strangler come from?
From strangle + -er.
Questions about saying strangler
How do you pronounce strangler?
Say STRANG-gler. The American pronunciation is /ˈstræŋɡlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstræŋɡlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strangler?
Strangler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRANG). Broken into parts: STRANG · gler.
Is strangler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstræŋɡlə/ (STRANG-gluh).