How to pronounce tangled
Say it like TANG-guld. Tangled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG).
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- TANG
- guld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tangled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tangled
American and British speakers say tangled in essentially the same way: /ˈtæŋɡəld/ in the US and /ˈtæŋɡəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: TANG-guld.
What does tangled mean?
- Mixed up, interlaced.“tangled knot”
- Intricate.
- simple past and past participle of tangle How to pronounce tangle
Words that rhyme with tangled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tangled.
Questions about saying tangled
How do you pronounce tangled?
Say TANG-guld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæŋɡəld/. In British English it is /ˈtæŋɡəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tangled?
Tangled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG). Broken into parts: TANG · guld.
Do Americans and Brits say tangled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæŋɡəld/ and the British form is /ˈtæŋɡəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.