How to pronounce plangent
Say it like PLAN-junt. Plangent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN).
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- PLAN
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plangent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plangent
American and British speakers say plangent in essentially the same way: /ˈplændʒənt/ in the US and /ˈplændʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAN-junt.
What does plangent mean?
- Having a loud, mournful sound.
- Beating, dashing, as waves.
Where does plangent come from?
From Latin plangēns, present participle of plangō (“to beat; to lament”).
Words that rhyme with plangent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plangent.
Questions about saying plangent
How do you pronounce plangent?
Say PLAN-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈplændʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈplændʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plangent?
Plangent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN). Broken into parts: PLAN · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say plangent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplændʒənt/ and the British form is /ˈplændʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.