How to Pronounce Angle

To pronounce "angle", say ANGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæŋɡəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈæŋɡəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈæŋɡəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does angle mean?

noun

  1. A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
  2. The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.

verb

  1. To place (something) at an angle.
  2. To change direction rapidly.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "angle"?▾

To pronounce "angle", say ANGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæŋɡəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "angle"?▾

"Angle" has 2 syllables: angl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "angle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "angle" is /ˈæŋɡəɫ/.

What does "angle" mean?▾

Angle: A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).

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