How to pronounce wangle
Say it like WANG-gul. Wangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WANG).
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- WANG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wangle
American and British speakers say wangle in essentially the same way: /ˈwæŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈwæŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WANG-gul.
What does wangle mean?
- To obtain through deceitful or manipulative methods.
- To falsify, as records.
- To achieve through contrivance or cajolery.“It took some effort to wangle a last-minute meeting with the CEO.”
- The act of wangling
Where does wangle come from?
Blend of wag + dangle, first attested 1810–1820.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with wangle
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Questions about saying wangle
How do you pronounce wangle?
Say WANG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈwæŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wangle?
Wangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WANG). Broken into parts: WANG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say wangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈwæŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.