How to Pronounce Bungle

To pronounce "bungle", say BUNGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bungle”

"bungle" has 2 syllables: bungl-e. It rhymes with jungle and fungal, if that helps it stick.

What does bungle mean?

noun

  1. A botched or incompetently handled situation.

verb

  1. To botch up, bumble or incompetently perform a task; to make or mend clumsily; to manage awkwardly.

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Words that rhyme with bungle

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junglefungalantifungalmungle

Related words

botchblunderboo-booblooperfumble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bungle"?▾

"Bungle" has 2 syllables: bungl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bungle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bungle" is /ˈbʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/.

What does "bungle" mean?▾

Bungle: A botched or incompetently handled situation.

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