How to Pronounce Tango

To pronounce "tango", say TANG-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtæŋɡəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtæŋɡəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tango”

"tango" has 2 syllables: tang-o. It rhymes with dango and bizango, if that helps it stick.

What does tango mean?

noun

  1. A Standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.
  2. A piece of music suited to such a dance.

verb

  1. To dance the tango.
  2. To mingle or interact (with each other).

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Words that rhyme with tango

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dangobizangodurangoilopangomangovenango

Related words

dancingdancesentencepunishmentpenaltyargentineandansewaltz

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tango"?▾

"Tango" has 2 syllables: tang · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "tango"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tango" is /ˈtæŋɡəʊ/.

What does "tango" mean?▾

Tango: A Standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.

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