How to pronounce wrangle
Say it like RANG-gul. Wrangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
- RANG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANGSay 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 wrangle
American and British speakers say wrangle in essentially the same way: /ˈræŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈræŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANG-gul.
What does wrangle mean?
- To convince or influence (someone) by arguing or contending.
- Followed by out of: to elicit (something) from a person by arguing or bargaining.
- To herd (horses or other livestock).
- An angry dispute; a noisy quarrel; an altercation.
- Angry disputation; noisy quarrelling.“Wrangle and bloodshed followed thence.”
Where does wrangle come from?
* German rangeln (“to wrestle”)
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Words that rhyme with wrangle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wrangle.
Questions about saying wrangle
How do you pronounce wrangle?
Say RANG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈræŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrangle?
Wrangle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say wrangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈræŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.