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Angry Pronunciation

Angry is pronounced ANG-gree, IPA /ˈæŋgri/.

ANG-gree

US /ˈæŋgri/  ·  UK /ˈæŋgri/

Syllables: ANG · gree (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

adjective: Feeling or showing strong displeasure.

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Angry in a Sentence

  • He was angry about the way the news reached him.
  • An angry crowd had gathered by the gates.
  • She gets angry at slow drivers and nothing else.

Common Mispronunciations of Angry

Not AN-gree

Singer has no hard g after its ng, while anger and angry both sound one: a g is released before the r.

Not ang-GREE

Hungry carries the same pair of beats with the loud one in front, and this word matches it exactly.

Tip: Angry with a person, angry about a thing, and angry at either: all three are standard.

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