How to Pronounce "struggle"

word

/ˈstɹəɡəɫ/

STRUH-guhl

/stɹˈʌɡəl/

STRUH-guhl

Definition

To struggle means to try hard to do or achieve something when it is difficult. It can also mean to fight physically or emotionally against something or someone.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈstɹəɡəɫ/

British English

/stɹˈʌɡəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

STRUH-guhl

Listen in Context

I struggle with math at school.

She struggled to open the door.

The country struggles against poverty.

I'm really struggling to stay awake after that long meeting.