How to Pronounce Entangle

To pronounce "entangle", say ENT-angl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “entangle”

"entangle" has 3 syllables: ent-angl-e. It rhymes with wrangle and wangle, if that helps it stick.

What does entangle mean?

verb

  1. To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated

    “The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net.”

  2. To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult

Synonyms

bewilderperplexpuzzle

Antonyms

disentangle

Words that rhyme with entangle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wranglewangletanglemanglejanglespanglebangleangledangledisentanglefangletriangle

Related words

tanglesnarlmatmireensnareentrapsnaretrap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "entangle"?▾

"Entangle" has 3 syllables: ent · angl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "entangle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "entangle" is /ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/.

What does "entangle" mean?▾

Entangle: To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated

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