How to Pronounce Jangle

To pronounce "jangle", say JANGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒæŋ.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

/ˈdʒæŋ.ɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “jangle”

"jangle" has 2 syllables: jangl-e. It rhymes with wrangle and wangle, if that helps it stick.

What does jangle mean?

noun

  1. A rattling metallic sound.
  2. Idle talk; prate; chatter; babble.

verb

  1. To make a rattling metallic sound.
  2. To cause something to make a rattling metallic sound.

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Words that rhyme with jangle

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wranglewangletanglemanglespanglebangleangledangledisentanglefangletriangleuntangle

Related words

clangorclangourclankjingleclangclashcrashclangoring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jangle"?▾

"Jangle" has 2 syllables: jangl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "jangle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jangle" is /ˈdʒæŋ.ɡəl/.

What does "jangle" mean?▾

Jangle: A rattling metallic sound.

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