How to Pronounce "strangling"
word
/ˈstɹæŋɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈstɹæŋɡɫɪŋ/
STRANG-guh-ling
/stɹˈæŋɡəlɪŋ/
strang-GUH-ling
Definition
Strangling means squeezing someone's neck very tightly, usually with your hands, to stop them from breathing. It can also be used more figuratively to talk about something being limited or restricted in a severe way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɹæŋɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈstɹæŋɡɫɪŋ/
British English
/stɹˈæŋɡəlɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRANG-guh-ling
UK
strang-GUH-ling
Listen in Context
The villain was strangling the hero in the movie.
She was afraid of strangling during her sleep.
The weeds were strangling the small flowers in the garden.
All these rules are strangling creativity at work.