How to pronounce fang
Say it like FANG. Fang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of fang
American and British speakers say fang in essentially the same way: /fæŋ/ in the US and /fæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FANG.
What does fang mean?
- A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.
- A long, pointed tooth in snakes, used for injecting venom.
- A pointed extension of the chelicera in spiders, used for injecting venom.
- Synonym of root, the part of a tooth embedded in the gums.
- Synonym of spike or prong, any sharp projection.
- Synonym of tang, the projection of a piece of metal intended to be driven into a shaft for holding.
- To strike or attack with the fangs.
- To enable to catch or tear; to furnish with fangs.
Where does fang come from?
From clipping of fangtooth, from Middle English *fangtooth, *fengtooth, from Old English fengtōþ (“molar tooth”), from feng, preterite of fōn (“to catch, take, seize”).
Words that rhyme with fang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fang.
Questions about saying fang
How do you pronounce fang?
Say FANG. The American pronunciation is /fæŋ/. In British English it is /fæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fang?
Fang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FANG.
Do Americans and Brits say fang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fæŋ/ and the British form is /fæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.