How to pronounce pang
Say it like PANG. Pang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pang
American and British speakers say pang in essentially the same way: /pæŋ/ in the US and /pæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PANG.
What does pang mean?
- A paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; a feeling of sudden and transitory agony; a throe.
- A sudden sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of joy or sorrow.
- To cause to have great pain or suffering; to torment, to torture.
Where does pang come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with pang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pang.
Questions about saying pang
How do you pronounce pang?
Say PANG. The American pronunciation is /pæŋ/. In British English it is /pæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pang?
Pang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PANG.
Do Americans and Brits say pang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pæŋ/ and the British form is /pæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.