Here's why:
* Verb: The base form of the word is "strangle" which means to choke or suffocate.
* Past Participle: The past participle form of a verb is used in various grammatical contexts, such as:
* Perfect tenses: "He has strangled the victim."
* Passive voice: "The victim was strangled."
* Adjective: "The strangled sound of his voice."
Let me know if you have more questions about parts of speech!