How to pronounce wangst
Say it like WANGKST. Wangst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wangst. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WANGKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wangst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WANGKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wangst
American and British speakers say wangst in essentially the same way: /wæŋkst/ in the US and /wæŋkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: WANGKST.
What does wangst mean?
- Self-indulgent anxiety.
Where does wangst come from?
Blend of wank + angst.
Questions about saying wangst
How do you pronounce wangst?
Say WANGKST. The American pronunciation is /wæŋkst/. In British English it is /wæŋkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wangst?
Wangst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WANGKST.
Do Americans and Brits say wangst the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wæŋkst/ and the British form is /wæŋkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.