How to Pronounce Ankles

To pronounce "ankles", say ANKL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

ANKL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “ankles”

"ankles" has 2 syllables: ankl-es. It rhymes with rankles and shankles, if that helps it stick.

What does ankles 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.

Words that rhyme with ankles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ranklesshankles

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ankles"?▾

"Ankles" has 2 syllables: ankl · es.

What does "ankles" mean?▾

Ankles: 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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