How to Pronounce "strangle"

word

/ˈstɹæŋɡəɫ/

STRANG-guhl

/stɹˈæŋɡəl/

STRANG-guhl

Definition

To kill or seriously harm someone by squeezing or compressing their throat and stopping them from breathing. It can also mean to severely limit or suppress something.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈstɹæŋɡəɫ/

British English

/stɹˈæŋɡəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

STRANG-guhl

Listen in Context

He tried to strangle her, but she escaped.

The villain threatened to strangle the hero.

You should never try to strangle someone.

Rising prices could strangle small businesses.