How to pronounce tangy
Say it like TANG-ee. Tangy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tangy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TANG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tangy 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 tangy
American and British speakers say tangy in essentially the same way: /ˈtæŋi/ in the US and /ˈtæŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TANG-ee.
What does tangy mean?
- Having a sharp, pungent flavor.
Where does tangy come from?
From tang + -y.
Questions about saying tangy
How do you pronounce tangy?
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 tangy?
Tangy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG). Broken into parts: TANG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tangy 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.