American English pronunciation
How to pronounce twang
IPA transcription: [t'wɑŋ]
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Noun
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a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
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exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects)
Verb
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cause to sound with a twang
“He twanged the guitar string”
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sound with a twang
“the bowstring was twanging”
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twitch or throb with pain
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pluck (strings of an instrument)
“He twanged his bow”
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pronounce with a nasal twang
Usage examples
- His signature guitar twang and languid, carefree melodies are readily identifiable.