How Do You Spell CLANG?

Pronunciation: [klˈaŋ] (IPA)

The word "clang" is spelled with a "cl" consonant cluster followed by the vowel sound "a" and the nasal sound "ng". The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription of "clang" is /klæŋ/. The "c" is pronounced as a "k" sound, and the "l" is pronounced with the tongue touching the alveolar ridge behind the upper teeth. The "a" sound is produced with an open mouth and low tongue, while the "ng" sound is created by making the sound of the velar nasal and vibrating the vocal cords.

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CLANG Meaning and Definition

  1. Clang is a noun and a verb that refers to a loud, resonating metallic noise or sound. It is often associated with the collision or striking of metal objects. As a noun, clang represents the sound produced by the impact of heavy metal objects, such as metal bars or pots and pans. It is characterized by a sharp, metallic, and percussive quality. The word can also describe a loud noise that resembles the sound of a bell, gong, or similar instruments.

    As a verb, clang means to produce a loud, metallic noise or sound, generally by striking two or more metal objects together. It implies a clashing or jarring noise that can be sudden, harsh, and reverberating. Clanging can occur intentionally, for example, when sounding an alarm or warning, or unintentionally, as when dropping metal tools or utensils. Additionally, clang can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe a loud, jarring, or discordant sound produced by non-metallic objects, such as voices or instruments.

    Overall, clang is a versatile term that signifies a loud, resonating noise produced by the collision or striking of metal objects or any similar sound that carries the qualities of a metallic clashing or reverberation.

  2. 1. A loud metallic noise. 2. The quality of the voice or of a musical tone.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • The sharp ringing sound of metallic bodies striking together.
    • To make a sharp ringing sound by striking metallic bodies together.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CLANG

The word "clang" originated in the early 19th century and is onomatopoeic in nature. It imitates the sharp, resonant sound that is produced when two metal objects collide or strike against each other, such as the sound of a gong or a hammer hitting a bell. The word itself reflects the sound it represents.

Similar spelling words for CLANG

Plural form of CLANG is CLANGS

Conjugate verb Clang

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have clanged
you would have clanged
he/she/it would have clanged
we would have clanged
they would have clanged
I would have clang
you would have clang
he/she/it would have clang
we would have clang
they would have clang

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been clanging
you would have been clanging
he/she/it would have been clanging
we would have been clanging
they would have been clanging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would clang
you would clang
he/she/it would clang
we would clang
they would clang

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be clanging
you would be clanging
he/she/it would be clanging
we would be clanging
they would be clanging

FUTURE

I will clang
you will clang
he/she/it will clang
we will clang
they will clang

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be clanging
you will be clanging
he/she/it will be clanging
we will be clanging
they will be clanging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have clanged
you will have clanged
he/she/it will have clanged
we will have clanged
they will have clanged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been clanging
you will have been clanging
he/she/it will have been clanging
we will have been clanging
they will have been clanging

IMPERATIVE

you clang
we let´s clang

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to clang

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was clanging
you were clanging
he/she/it was clanging
we were clanging
they were clanging

PAST PARTICIPLE

clanged

PAST PERFECT

I had clanged
you had clanged
he/she/it had clanged
we had clanged
they had clanged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been clanging
you had been clanging
he/she/it had been clanging
we had been clanging
they had been clanging

PRESENT

I clang
you clang
he/she/it clangs
we clang
they clang

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am clanging
you are clanging
he/she/it is clanging
we are clanging
they are clanging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

clanging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clanged
you have clanged
he/she/it has clanged
we have clanged
they have clanged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been clanging
you have been clanging
he/she/it has been clanging
we have been clanging
they have been clanging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it clang

SIMPLE PAST

I clanged
you clanged
he/she/it clanged
we clanged
they clanged

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