To pronounce "gangly", say GANGLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/
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"gangly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with langley, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Gangly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "gangly" is /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/.
Gangly: Tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.
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