How to Pronounce Bangs

To pronounce "bangs", say BANGS — one syllable, IPA /bæŋz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/bæŋz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bangs”

"bangs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with pangs and hangs, if that helps it stick.

What does bangs mean?

noun

  1. A sudden percussive noise.

    “When he struck it with a hammer, there was a loud bang.”

  2. A strike upon an object causing such a noise.

verb

  1. To make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something.

    “My head was banging after drinking all night at the concert.”

  2. To hit hard.

    “David and Mary banged into each other.”

noun

  1. Hair hanging over the forehead.
  2. A hairstyle including such hair, especially cut straight across the forehead.

Synonyms

exclamation markexclamation pointblowstrikeexplosiondo ithave sexnailbangforelocks

Antonyms

hang

Words that rhyme with bangs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pangshangsfangsgangsoverhangsharanguesclangsmustangsslangstangs

Related words

smashslambashknockbonkhitslapsmack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bangs"?▾

"Bangs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bangs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bangs" is /bæŋz/.

What does "bangs" mean?▾

Bangs: A sudden percussive noise.

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