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How to pronounce struggle

struggle
/ˈstrʌgəl/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Struggle, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

Ethnic minorities struggle against prejudice, poverty, and oppression.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce struggle?

Struggle is pronounced /ˈstrʌgəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in struggle?

Struggle has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in struggle?

The first syllable: /ˈstrʌgəl/.

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