How to pronounce kangas
Say it like KANG-guz. Kangas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KANG).
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- KANG
- guz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kangas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kangas
American and British speakers say kangas in essentially the same way: /ˈkæŋɡəz/ in the US and /ˈkæŋɡəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KANG-guz.
What does kangas mean?
- plural of kanga
Questions about saying kangas
How do you pronounce kangas?
Say KANG-guz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæŋɡəz/. In British English it is /ˈkæŋɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kangas?
Kangas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KANG). Broken into parts: KANG · guz.
Do Americans and Brits say kangas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæŋɡəz/ and the British form is /ˈkæŋɡəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.