How to pronounce hangar
Say it like HANG-er. Hangar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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- HANG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hangar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hangar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HANG-uh.
What does hangar mean?
- A large garagelike structure where aircraft are kept.“The plane taxied on over to the hangar for repairs.”
- To store (an aircraft) in a hangar.
Where does hangar come from?
Borrowed from French hangar (“shed, hangar”), from Middle French hanghart (“enclosure near a house”), from Old French hangart, *hamgart, from Old Frankish *haimgard (“fence around a group of houses”), from *haim (“home, village, hamlet”) + *gard (“yard”).
Words that rhyme with hangar
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Words that sound like hangar
Questions about saying hangar
How do you pronounce hangar?
Say HANG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hangar?
Hangar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · er.
Is hangar 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 /ˈhæŋə/ (HANG-uh).
What words sound the same as hangar?
Hangar sounds the same as hanger in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.