How to Pronounce Gurgle

To pronounce "gurgle", say GURGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡəː.ɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡəː.ɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gurgle”

"gurgle" has 2 syllables: gurgl-e. It rhymes with ergle and gergel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gergel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gurgle mean?

noun

  1. A gurgling sound.

verb

  1. To flow with a bubbling sound.

    “The bath water gurgled down the drain.”

  2. To make such a sound.

    “The baby gurgled with delight.”

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Words that rhyme with gurgle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

erglegergelschmergelsturgellsturgill

Related words

burblegugglebubbleripplebabbleguttlegollergargle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gurgle"?▾

"Gurgle" has 2 syllables: gurgl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gurgle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gurgle" is /ˈɡəː.ɡəl/.

What does "gurgle" mean?▾

Gurgle: A gurgling sound.

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