How to pronounce krang
Say it like KRANG. Krang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Krang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of krang
American and British speakers say krang in essentially the same way: /kræŋ/ in the US and /kræŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRANG.
What does krang mean?
- The portions of a whale that remain after the blubber has been removed, especially the flesh and organs.
- Anything that remains after flensing (not necessarily from a whale).
Where does krang come from?
From Dutch kreng (“a carcass”), from Middle Dutch crenge (“carrion, carcass”), compare with Old English cringan (“to fall, yield, cringe”).
Words that rhyme with krang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of krang.
Questions about saying krang
How do you pronounce krang?
Say KRANG. The American pronunciation is /kræŋ/. In British English it is /kræŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in krang?
Krang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRANG.
Do Americans and Brits say krang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kræŋ/ and the British form is /kræŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.