English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Ankle Pronunciation
Ankle is pronounced ANG-kuhl, IPA /ˈæŋkəl/.
ANG-kuhl
US /ˈæŋkəl/ · UK /ˈæŋkəl/
Syllables: ANG · kuhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The joint between the foot and the leg.
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Ankle in a Sentence
- She twisted her ankle on the last step.
- The water came up to our ankles.
- He wears a brace on the weaker ankle.
Common Mispronunciations of Ankle
Not AN-kuhl
The n before the k is the ng of sing, so the first part matches the word angle. Ankle and uncle differ only in that first vowel.
Not ANG-kuhl-uh
Stop at the l and add nothing after it. Two syllables cover the whole word, the second a dark kuhl.
Tip: Ankle and angle are said almost identically, with only the k and g apart.
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