How to pronounce tangi
Say it like TANG-ee. Tangi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG).
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- TANG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tangi 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tangi
American and British speakers say tangi in essentially the same way: /ˈtæŋi/ in the US and /ˈtæŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TANG-ee.
What does tangi mean?
- A Maori dirge, or song for the dead.
- Funeral rites; a funeral ceremony, a tangihanga.
- Crying, wailing, especially when seeing someone after a long absence.
Where does tangi come from?
Borrowed from Māori tangi (“lament, mourning, funeral ceremony”).
Words that rhyme with tangi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tangi.
Words that sound like tangi
Questions about saying tangi
How do you pronounce tangi?
Say TANG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæŋi/. In British English it is /ˈtæŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tangi?
Tangi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG). Broken into parts: TANG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tangi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæŋi/ and the British form is /ˈtæŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tangi?
Tangi sounds the same as tangy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.