How to Pronounce Angel

To pronounce "angel", say ANG-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪndʒəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

angel

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈeɪndʒəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈeɪndʒəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “angel”

Break "angel" into 2 beats and lean on "ANG" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with angell and archangel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: angell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does angel mean?

noun

  1. An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.
  2. (Abrahamic tradition) One of the lowest order of such beings, below virtues.

verb

  1. To support by donating money.

Synonyms

errand-ghostangel-noblebacker

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Words that rhyme with angel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

angellarchangel

Related words

saintbackerarchangelfairygospelprovidentialbabe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "angel"?▾

"Angel" has 2 syllables: ang · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "angel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "angel" is /ˈeɪndʒəɫ/.

What does "angel" mean?▾

Angel: An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.

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