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twang

The correct spelling is twang.

How to pronounce twang

/twæŋ/
noun

IPA: /twæŋ/

Say it like: Twa-ng

The correct spelling is twang. The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument. For example: "Despite having lived in Canada for 20 years, he still has that Eastern-European twang in his voice."

Usage Examples

Despite having lived in Canada for 20 years, he still has that Eastern-European twang in his voice.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.
  2. 2.A particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electric guitars.
  3. 3.A trace of a regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.
  4. 4.The sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.
  5. 5.A sharp, disagreeable taste or flavor.

verb

  1. 1.To produce or cause to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.
  2. 2.To have a nasal sound.
  3. 3.To have a trace of a regional or foreign accent.
  4. 4.To play a stringed musical instrument by plucking and snapping.

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