How to Pronounce Strangle

To pronounce "strangle", say STRANGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “strangle

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

What does strangle mean?

noun

  1. A trading strategy using options, constructed through taking equal positions in a put and a call with different strike prices, such that there is a payoff if the underlying asset's value moves beyond the range of the two strike prices.

verb

  1. To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.

    He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid.

  2. To stifle or suppress.

    She strangled a scream.

Words that rhyme with strangle

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strangle"?

"Strangle" has 2 syllables: strangl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "strangle"?

The IPA transcription of "strangle" is /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/.

What does "strangle" mean?

Strangle: A trading strategy using options, constructed through taking equal positions in a put and a call with different strike prices, such that there is a payoff if the underlying asset's value moves beyond the range of the two strike prices.

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