How to Pronounce Tang

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/tæŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tang”

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

What does tang mean?

noun

  1. A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
  2. A strong or offensive taste; especially, a taste of something extraneous to the thing itself.

    “Wine or cider has a tang of the cask.”

Synonyms

bitepiquancyspicinesssurgeonfish

Antonyms

blandnessdullness

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Words that rhyme with tang

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bangstrongthronglongmongharanguepangheadstrongclangwrongoverhangbong

Related words

piquancypiquancetanginessflavorsavourflavoursapiditysavor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tang"?▾

"Tang" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tang"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tang" is /tæŋ/.

What does "tang" mean?▾

Tang: A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.

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