How to Pronounce Tangent

To pronounce "tangent", say TANG-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtæn.dʒənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

tangent

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtæn.dʒənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tangent”

"tangent" has 2 syllables: tang-ent. It rhymes with frangent, if that helps it stick.

What does tangent mean?

noun

  1. A straight line touching a curve at a single point without crossing it there.
  2. A function of an angle that gives the ratio of the sine to the cosine, in either the real or complex numbers. Symbols: tan, tg.

adjective

  1. Touching a curve at a single point but not crossing it at that point.
  2. Of a topic, only loosely related to a main topic.

Synonyms

tangent line

Words that rhyme with tangent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frangent

Related words

papertangentialdigressiongetawaylamshearexcursionaside

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tangent"?▾

"Tangent" has 2 syllables: tang · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "tangent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tangent" is /ˈtæn.dʒənt/.

What does "tangent" mean?▾

Tangent: A straight line touching a curve at a single point without crossing it there.

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