How to pronounce tangles
Say it like TANG-gulz. Tangles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG).
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- TANG
- gulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tangles 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.
- gulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tangles
American and British speakers say tangles in essentially the same way: /ˈtæŋɡəlz/ in the US and /ˈtæŋɡəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TANG-gulz.
What does tangles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tangle How to pronounce tangle
- plural of tangle How to pronounce tangle
Words that rhyme with tangles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tangles.
Questions about saying tangles
How do you pronounce tangles?
Say TANG-gulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæŋɡəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtæŋɡəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tangles?
Tangles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG). Broken into parts: TANG · gulz.
Do Americans and Brits say tangles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæŋɡəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtæŋɡəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.