How many syllables in strangled?

There are 2 syllables in the word strangled.

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Divide strangled into syllables:

stran · gled

How to pronounce strangled:

Definition of strangled:

strangled (verb):: to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) throttle

Synonyms for strangled:

choked

cracked

dim

dissonant

dull

faint

indistinct

inharmonious

inhibited

jarring

muffled

muted

raucous

scraping

screeching

smothered

squawking

stifled

strained

strident

subdued

suppressed

unmusical

Antonyms for strangled:

bright

clear

intelligent

light

loud

smart

unblocked

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