How to pronounce charango
Say it like chuh-RANG-goh. Charango has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RANG).
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- chuh
- RANG
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charango pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of charango
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: chuh-RANG-goh.
What does charango mean?
- A small guitar-like stringed instrument with five courses of eighteen to fifteen strings, originating in traditional Andean folk music.
Where does charango come from?
From Spanish charango, onomatopoeic, or perhaps a corruption of charanga.
Words that rhyme with charango
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Questions about saying charango
How do you pronounce charango?
Say chuh-RANG-goh. The American pronunciation is /tʃəˈræŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /tʃəˈræŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charango?
Charango has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RANG). Broken into parts: chuh · RANG · goh.
Is charango pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /tʃəˈræŋɡəʊ/ (chuh-RANG-goh).