How to pronounce wangan
Say it like WAHNG-an. Wangan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHNG).
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US American/ˈwɑŋˌæn/WAHNG-an
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- WAHNG
- an
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wangan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does wangan mean?
noun
- A boat for conveying provisions, tools, and so forth.
- Any location or cache of equipment, such as a camp, building, or chest of supplies or tools.
- The company store debt of a lumberman.
Where does wangan come from?
From Abenaki waniigan (“pit trap, container for sundries”); liken klahigan (“wooden trap”), Ojibwe waanikaan (“pit, excavated hole”).
Questions about saying wangan
How do you pronounce wangan?
Say WAHNG-an. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑŋˌæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wangan?
Wangan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHNG). Broken into parts: WAHNG · an.