How to Pronounce Ankle

To pronounce "ankle", say ANKL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæŋ.kəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈæŋ.kəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ankle”

"ankle" has 2 syllables: ankl-e. It rhymes with rankle and ancle, if that helps it stick.

What does ankle mean?

noun

  1. The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

verb

  1. To walk.
  2. To cyclically angle the foot at the ankle while pedaling, to maximize the amount of work applied to the pedal during each revolution.

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Words that rhyme with ankle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rankleanclekanchilcranklefrankelfranklhankelshankelshanklesprankle

Related words

talustarsusbackbonefootlegpawclonus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ankle"?▾

"Ankle" has 2 syllables: ankl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ankle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ankle" is /ˈæŋ.kəl/.

What does "ankle" mean?▾

Ankle: The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

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