How to pronounce gangue
Say it like GANG. Gangue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gangue
American and British speakers say gangue in essentially the same way: /ɡæŋ/ in the US and /ɡæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GANG.
What does gangue mean?
- The earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore.
Where does gangue come from?
Borrowed from French gangue.
Words that rhyme with gangue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gangue.
Words that sound like gangue
Questions about saying gangue
How do you pronounce gangue?
Say GANG. The American pronunciation is /ɡæŋ/. In British English it is /ɡæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangue?
Gangue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GANG.
Do Americans and Brits say gangue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡæŋ/ and the British form is /ɡæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gangue?
Gangue sounds the same as gang in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.