To pronounce "bang", say BANG — one syllable, IPA /bæŋ(ɡ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bæŋ(ɡ)/
IPA
"bang" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tang and harangue, if that helps it stick.
noun
“When he struck it with a hammer, there was a loud bang.”
verb
“My head was banging after drinking all night at the concert.”
“David and Mary banged into each other.”
adverb
“The passenger door was bang against the garage wall.”
“He arrived bang on time.”
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"Bang" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "bang" is /bæŋ(ɡ)/.
Bang: A sudden percussive noise.
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