How to Pronounce Hangar

To pronounce "hangar", say HANG-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhæŋə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhæŋə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hangar”

"hangar" has 2 syllables: hang-ar. It rhymes with banger and langer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hanger — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hangar mean?

noun

  1. A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept.

    “The plane taxied on over to the hangar for repairs.”

  2. A covered shed for carriages.

verb

  1. To store (an aircraft) in a hangar.

Words that rhyme with hangar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bangerlangerhangerclangerwangerclangorcliffhangersangerfangerganger

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hangar"?▾

"Hangar" has 2 syllables: hang · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "hangar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hangar" is /ˈhæŋə/.

What does "hangar" mean?▾

Hangar: A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept.

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