How to pronounce wrangling
Say it like RANG-guh-ling. Wrangling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
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- RANG
- guh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrangling 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wrangling
American and British speakers say wrangling in essentially the same way: /ˈræŋɡəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈræŋɡəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANG-guh-ling.
What does wrangling mean?
- contention; gainstriving
- dispute; disputation; quarreling
- a dispute; a contentious argument; a brawl
- present participle and gerund of wrangle How to pronounce wrangle
Where does wrangling come from?
From Middle English wranglyng, wranglinge, equivalent to wrangle + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with wrangling
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Questions about saying wrangling
How do you pronounce wrangling?
Say RANG-guh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈræŋɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrangling?
Wrangling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · guh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say wrangling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræŋɡəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈræŋɡəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.