How to Pronounce Pangs

To pronounce "pangs", say PANGS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “pangs”

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

What does pangs mean?

noun

  1. (often in the plural) A paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; a feeling of sudden and transitory agony; a throe.
  2. (often in the plural) A sudden sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of joy or sorrow.

verb

  1. To cause to have great pain or suffering; to torment, to torture.

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Words that rhyme with pangs

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pangs"?▾

"Pangs" has one syllable.

What does "pangs" mean?▾

Pangs: (often in the plural) A paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; a feeling of sudden and transitory agony; a throe.

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