How to Pronounce "mangling"
word
ˈmæŋɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈmæŋɡɫɪŋ
MANG-ling
mˈæŋɡəlɪŋ
MANG-uh-ling
Definition
Damaging or distorting something severely, especially by crushing, twisting, or tearing it; also used figuratively for ruining or badly performing something, like speech or writing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmæŋɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈmæŋɡɫɪŋ
British English
mˈæŋɡəlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MANG-ling
UK
MANG-uh-ling
Listen in Context
The machine kept mangling the paper.
He was accused of mangling the song during his performance.
My dog is always mangling his toys.
He's always mangling people's names when he tries to pronounce them.