How to Pronounce Tangle

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tangle”

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

What does tangle mean?

noun

A tangled twisted mass.
A complicated or confused state or condition.
“I tried to sort through this tangle and got nowhere.”

verb

To become mixed together or intertwined
“Her hair was tangled from a day in the wind.”
To enter into an argument, conflict, dispute, or fight
“Don't tangle with someone three times your size.”

Synonyms

argument conflict dispute fight maze snarl knot mess dishevel tousle

Antonyms

unsnarl untangle

Words that rhyme with tangle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tangle"?▾

"Tangle" has 2 syllables: tangl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tangle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tangle" is /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/.

What does "tangle" mean?▾

Tangle: A tangled twisted mass.

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