How to pronounce bang
Say it like BANG. Bang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bang
American and British speakers say bang in essentially the same way: /bæŋ/ in the US and /bæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BANG.
What does bang mean?
- strike violently“slam the ball”
- to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound“One of them banged the sash of the window nearest my bed”
- close violently“He slammed the door shut”
- a vigorous blow“the sudden knock floored him”“he took a bash right in his face”
- a sudden very loud noise
- a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
- directly“he ran bang into the pole”“ran slap into her”
Where does bang come from?
In the sense of abrupt left turn, from Boston left and associated risk of a crash.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bang.
Questions about saying bang
How do you pronounce bang?
Say BANG. The American pronunciation is /bæŋ/. In British English it is /bæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bang?
Bang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BANG.
Do Americans and Brits say bang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bæŋ/ and the British form is /bæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.