How to pronounce svengali
Say it like sveng-GAH-lee. Svengali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH).
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US American/svɛŋˈɡɑli/sveng-GAH-lee
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- sveng
- GAH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Svengali pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- svengKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does svengali mean?
noun
- One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
Where does svengali come from?
Named for the hypnotist character Svengali in George du Maurier's novel Trilby.
Words that rhyme with svengali
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Questions about saying svengali
How do you pronounce svengali?
Say sveng-GAH-lee. The American pronunciation is /svɛŋˈɡɑli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in svengali?
Svengali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH). Broken into parts: sveng · GAH · lee.