American English pronunciation

How to pronounce twang

IPA transcription: [t'wɑŋ]

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Noun

  • a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)

  • exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects)

Verb

  • cause to sound with a twang

    “He twanged the guitar string”

  • sound with a twang

    “the bowstring was twanging”

  • twitch or throb with pain

  • pluck (strings of an instrument)

    “He twanged his bow”

  • pronounce with a nasal twang

Usage examples

  • His signature guitar twang and languid, carefree melodies are readily identifiable.