How to Pronounce Spangle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈspæŋ.ɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spangle”

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

What does spangle mean?

noun

  1. A small piece of sparkling metallic material sewn on to a garment as decoration; a sequin.
  2. Any small sparkling object.

verb

  1. To sparkle, flash or coruscate.
  2. To fix spangles to; bespangle; to adorn with stars

Words that rhyme with spangle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wranglewangletanglemanglejanglebangleangledangledisentanglefangletriangleuntangle

Related words

bespanglesequingallspaillettespangspangletsplatterdashspangler

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spangle"?▾

"Spangle" has 2 syllables: spangl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spangle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spangle" is /ˈspæŋ.ɡəl/.

What does "spangle" mean?▾

Spangle: A small piece of sparkling metallic material sewn on to a garment as decoration; a sequin.

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