How to Pronounce Hanger

To pronounce "hanger", say HANG-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

HANG-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “hanger”

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

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

What does hanger mean?

noun

  1. One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.
  2. A person who attempts suicide by hanging.

noun

  1. A mark (or catch) that typically involves a player jumping up on the back of another player.

Synonyms

hangerscreamerspeccyspeckiespecky

Words that rhyme with hanger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bangerlangerhangarclangerwangerclangorcliffhangersangerfangerganger

Related words

hangingshedhoistingtilthoistliftingboostlift

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hanger"?▾

"Hanger" has 2 syllables: hang · er.

What does "hanger" mean?▾

Hanger: One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.

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