How to Pronounce "mangles"
word
ˈmæŋɡəɫz
MANG-guhlz
mˈæŋɡəlz
MANG-guhlz
Definition
To damage something severely by crushing, twisting, or tearing it; can also mean to do something very badly, especially with words or information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmæŋɡəɫz
British English
mˈæŋɡəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MANG-guhlz
UK
MANG-guhlz
Listen in Context
He mangles his shirt in the washing machine.
The dog mangles his favorite toy every week.
She often mangles English words when she speaks.
The report was so badly mangled that nobody could understand it.