How to pronounce tang
Say it like TANG. Tang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- TANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tang
American and British speakers say tang in essentially the same way: /tæŋ/ in the US and /tæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TANG.
Other ways to say tang
Tang also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- TAHNG /tɑŋ/
What does tang mean?
- A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.“a tang of citrus”
- A strong or offensive taste; especially, a taste of something extraneous to the thing itself.“a tang of cellar”
- A sharp, specific flavor or tinge.“a tang of pedantry”
- A sharp, twanging sound; an unpleasant tone; a twang.
- To strike two metal objects together loudly in order to persuade a swarm of honeybees to land so it may be captured by the beekeeper.
- To make a ringing sound; to ring.
Where does tang come from?
From Middle English tange, variant of tonge (“tongs, fang”), from Old Norse tangi (“pointed metal tool”), perhaps related to Old Norse tunga (“tongue”).
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Words that rhyme with tang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tang.
Words that sound like tang
- t'ang
Questions about saying tang
How do you pronounce tang?
Say TANG. The American pronunciation is /tæŋ/. In British English it is /tæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tang?
Tang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TANG.
Do Americans and Brits say tang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tæŋ/ and the British form is /tæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tang?
Tang sounds the same as t'ang in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.