How to pronounce clangour
Say it like KLANG-gher. Clangour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG).
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- KLANG
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clangour pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clangour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLANG-guh.
What does clangour mean?
- A loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din.
- To make a clanging sound.
Where does clangour come from?
Borrowed from Latin clangor.
Words that rhyme with clangour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clangour.
Questions about saying clangour
How do you pronounce clangour?
Say KLANG-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæŋɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklæŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clangour?
Clangour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG). Broken into parts: KLANG · gher.
Is clangour pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklæŋɡə/ (KLANG-guh).