How to pronounce angst
Say it like AHNGKST. Angst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AHNGKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHNGKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of angst
American and British speakers say angst in essentially the same way: /ɑŋkst/ in the US and /æŋst/ in the UK.
British respelling: angst.
What does angst mean?
- Emotional turmoil; painful sadness; anguish.
- A feeling of acute but vague anxiety or apprehension often accompanied by depression, especially philosophical anxiety.
- Fiction focusing on characters experiencing strong emotions and conflicts with other characters.
- To suffer angst; to fret.
Where does angst come from?
Borrowed from German Angst or Danish angst; attested since the 19th century in English translations of the works of Søren Kierkegaard.
Questions about saying angst
How do you pronounce angst?
Say AHNGKST. The American pronunciation is /ɑŋkst/. In British English it is /æŋst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angst?
Angst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AHNGKST.
Do Americans and Brits say angst the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑŋkst/ and the British form is /æŋst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.