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/ˈæŋ.kəl/
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/ˈæŋ.kəl/
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/ˈæŋ.kəl/
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/ˈæŋ.kəl/
Plural
ancles
'Ancle' is a common misspelling of the English word 'ankle' — the flexible joint connecting the foot to the leg. It's not a standard dictionary word, but appears frequently in informal writing, typos, or phonetic spelling (e.g., by young learners or non-native speakers approximating pronunciation /ˈæŋkəl/). Always use 'ankle' in formal or correct English.
She accidentally typed 'ancle' instead of 'ankle' in her medical report.
The child wrote 'I hurt my ancle' on the worksheet, and the teacher gently corrected it to 'ankle'.
Auto-correct often changes 'ancle' to 'ankle' before you even hit send.
In online forums, 'ancle' sometimes appears as a playful or ironic misspelling, like 'My ancle is still sore from yesterday’s hike.'