How to pronounce spang
Say it like SPANG. Spang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of spang
American and British speakers say spang in essentially the same way: /spæŋ/ in the US and /spæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPANG.
What does spang mean?
- To set with bright points: star or spangle.
- To hitch; fasten.
- Of a flying object (such as a bullet), To strike or ricochet with a loud report.
- Suddenly; slap, smack.
Where does spang come from?
From Middle English spang (“a small piece of ornamental metal; spangle; small ornament; a bowl or cup”), likely from Middle Dutch spange (“buckle, clasp”) or Old English spang (“buckle, clasp”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with spang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spang.
Questions about saying spang
How do you pronounce spang?
Say SPANG. The American pronunciation is /spæŋ/. In British English it is /spæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spang?
Spang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPANG.
Do Americans and Brits say spang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spæŋ/ and the British form is /spæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.