How to pronounce prang
Say it like PRAYNG. Prang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAYNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prang
American and British speakers say prang in essentially the same way: /preɪŋ/ in the US and /preɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAYNG.
What does prang mean?
- An aeroplane crash.
- A bombing raid.
- An accident involving a motor vehicle, typically minor and without casualties.
- To crash an aeroplane.
- To crash; to have an accident while controlling a vehicle.
- To damage (the vehicle one is driving) in an accident; to have a minor collision with (another motor vehicle).
- A type of tower or spire featured in some Buddhist temples of Cambodia and Thailand.
Where does prang come from?
Originally World War II Royal Air Force slang; probably imitative.
Words that rhyme with prang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prang.
Questions about saying prang
How do you pronounce prang?
Say PRAYNG. The American pronunciation is /preɪŋ/. In British English it is /preɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prang?
Prang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAYNG.
Do Americans and Brits say prang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /preɪŋ/ and the British form is /preɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.