How to pronounce clangy
Say it like KLANG-ee. Clangy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce clangy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLANG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clangy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clangy
American and British speakers say clangy in essentially the same way: /ˈklæŋi/ in the US and /ˈklæŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLANG-ee.
What does clangy mean?
- Having a clanging sound.
- Of the nature of a clang.“The customer states that there are a lot of bangy and clangy noises coming from under the hood.”
Where does clangy come from?
From clang + -y.
Words that rhyme with clangy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clangy.
Questions about saying clangy
How do you pronounce clangy?
Say KLANG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæŋi/. In British English it is /ˈklæŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clangy?
Clangy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG). Broken into parts: KLANG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say clangy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæŋi/ and the British form is /ˈklæŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.