English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Angel Pronunciation
Angel is pronounced AYN-juhl, IPA /ˈeɪndʒəl/.
AYN-juhl
US /ˈeɪndʒəl/ · UK /ˈeɪndʒəl/
Syllables: AYN · juhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A heavenly messenger in Jewish, Christian and Muslim belief, or a very kind person.
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Angel in a Sentence
- A carved angel stood above the door.
- You are an angel for driving me home.
- The painting shows an angel with a trumpet.
Common Mispronunciations of Angel
Not AN-guhl
Lengthen the opening vowel to the ay of age and soften the g to a j, or you get angle instead.
Not an-JEL
Put the strength on the first syllable and leave juhl weak at the close.
Tip: Angel and angle sit one letter apart in print and nowhere near each other in sound.
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