How to pronounce bangarang
Say it like BANG-uh-rang. Bangarang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG).
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- BANG
- uh
- rang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bangarang 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bangarang
American and British speakers say bangarang in essentially the same way: /ˈbæŋəræŋ/ in the US and /ˈbæŋəræŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BANG-uh-rang.
What does bangarang mean?
- A commotion.
- A disturbance or argument.
- Rubbish; miscellaneous items.
Where does bangarang come from?
Borrowed from Jamaican Creole bangarang.
Questions about saying bangarang
How do you pronounce bangarang?
Say BANG-uh-rang. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋəræŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋəræŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bangarang?
Bangarang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG). Broken into parts: BANG · uh · rang.
Do Americans and Brits say bangarang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæŋəræŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbæŋəræŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.