To pronounce "ankle-deep", say ANKL-ed-eep — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ANKL-ed-eep
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"ankle-deep" has 3 syllables: ankl-ed-eep.
adjective
“She went to the Common to walk Max, but soon found herself ankle-deep in mud.”
"Ankle-deep" has 3 syllables: ankl · ed · eep.
Ankle-deep: Up to one's ankles in something.
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