How to pronounce whang
Say it like WANG. Whang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of whang
American and British speakers say whang in essentially the same way: /wæŋ/ in the US and /wæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WANG.
What does whang mean?
- To make a noise like something moving quickly through the air.
- To throw with a rapid slamming motion.
- To slice, especially into large pieces; to chop.
Where does whang come from?
Imitative. Compare wang.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with whang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whang.
Questions about saying whang
How do you pronounce whang?
Say WANG. The American pronunciation is /wæŋ/. In British English it is /wæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whang?
Whang is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WANG.
Do Americans and Brits say whang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wæŋ/ and the British form is /wæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.