Syllable CounterHaiku CheckerSyllable DictionaryRulesPoetry
strangle
verb
See more 2-syllable verbs

Divide strangle into syllables:

stran · gle

How to pronounce strangle:

Definition of strangle:

strangle (verb):
to kill (someone) by pressing his or her windpipe
to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) throttle

Synonyms for strangle:

compactkillpresssqueezestrangulateconstrict

Other 2-syllable words like strangle

Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like strangle does.

See all 2-syllable words
Syllable Quiz
How many syllables in the word strabotomy?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact
Vowel length can play a crucial role in syllable weight, influencing stress patterns in certain languages.

You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!

Learn more syllable fun facts
Trending words

These words are popular right now. Visit each word to master its syllable count.

  1. surreptitiously
  2. heaven
  3. seriously
  4. unbeknownst
  5. convenient
  6. colleague
  7. confide
  8. equivocate
  9. infatuated
  10. slovenly


Syllable Counter is reader-supported. When you purchase something through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

©2025 SyllableCounter.io