How to pronounce kangalang
Say it like KAHNG-guh-lahng. Kangalang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG).
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- KAHNG
- guh
- lahng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kangalang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lahngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kangalang
American and British speakers say kangalang in essentially the same way: /ˈkɑŋɡəlɑŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɑːŋɡəlɑːŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAHNG-guh-lahng.
What does kangalang mean?
- A ruffian; also, an unprincipled person.
Where does kangalang come from?
Borrowed from Guyanese Creole English kangalang; further etymology unknown.
Questions about saying kangalang
How do you pronounce kangalang?
Say KAHNG-guh-lahng. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡəlɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːŋɡəlɑːŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kangalang?
Kangalang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG). Broken into parts: KAHNG · guh · lahng.
Do Americans and Brits say kangalang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɑŋɡəlɑŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɑːŋɡəlɑːŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.