How to pronounce dang
Say it like DANG. Dang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dang
American and British speakers say dang in essentially the same way: /dæŋ/ in the US and /dæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DANG.
What does dang mean?
- Damn.
- Damn.
- Damn.
Where does dang come from?
First attested in c. 1797, a minced oath of damn.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with dang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dang.
Questions about saying dang
How do you pronounce dang?
Say DANG. The American pronunciation is /dæŋ/. In British English it is /dæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dang?
Dang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DANG.
Do Americans and Brits say dang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dæŋ/ and the British form is /dæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.