How to Pronounce Mangle

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mangle”

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

What does mangle mean?

verb

To change, mutilate or disfigure by cutting, tearing, rearranging etc.
To modify (an identifier from source code) so as to produce a unique identifier for internal use by the compiler, etc.

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Words that rhyme with mangle

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wrangle wangle tangle jangle spangle bangle angle dangle disentangle fangle triangle untangle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mangle"?▾

"Mangle" has 2 syllables: mangl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mangle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mangle" is /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/.

What does "mangle" mean?▾

Mangle: To change, mutilate or disfigure by cutting, tearing, rearranging etc.

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