How to pronounce twangle
Say it like TWAYNG-gul. Twangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWAYNG).
- TWAYNG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of twangle
American and British speakers say twangle in essentially the same way: /ˈtweɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈtweɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWAYNG-gul.
What does twangle mean?
- To twang repetitively.
- A twanging sound.
Where does twangle come from?
From twang + -le (frequentative suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- twang
- twanging
- twangling
Questions about saying twangle
How do you pronounce twangle?
Say TWAYNG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtweɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈtweɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twangle?
Twangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWAYNG). Broken into parts: TWAYNG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say twangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtweɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈtweɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.