How Do You Spell CLANGS?

Pronunciation: [klˈaŋz] (IPA)

"Clangs" is a verb that refers to a sharp, ringing sound, similar to the sound of metal objects striking each other. The word is spelled as it sounds and uses the IPA phonetic transcription [klæŋz]. The "cl" sound is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar plosive, represented by the "k" symbol in IPA. The "a" sound is a short vowel pronounced in the back of the mouth represented by the "æ" symbol. Finally, the "ng" sound is pronounced as a velar nasal represented by the "ŋ" symbol.

CLANGS Meaning and Definition

  1. Clangs, as a noun, refer to sharp, metallic sounds or vibrations produced by the collision or striking of two solid objects. These noises are typically characterized by their strong, harsh, and often reverberating qualities. Clangs are commonly associated with metals, such as when a hammer strikes an anvil or objects collide in a metallic way. Such sounds can be high-pitched, creating a jarring and piercing effect, or lower and more resonant, giving the impression of a deep metallic impact.

    As a verb, clangs describe the action of producing or causing a clang. It denotes the act of striking or making a loud and metallic sound. This can occur due to deliberate action, such as when someone purposely hits two metal objects together, or accidental occurrences, like when a pot accidentally falls onto a metal surface and creates a clang.

    The term "clangs" can also be used figuratively to describe loud and sudden noises that resemble or evoke the characteristics of a metallic clang. For instance, in literature or poetry, clangs may be used as a metaphor for a loud collision of ideas or contrasting emotions, creating a jarring or dissonant effect in the reader's mind.

    In summary, clangs refer to sharp, metallic sounds produced by the collision or striking of solid objects, and they can be both literal and metaphorical in nature.

Common Misspellings for CLANGS

Etymology of CLANGS

The word "clangs" is a verb derived from the noun "clang". The noun "clang" dates back to the 14th century and is believed to originate from Old English or Old Norse language. It is related to the Old High German word "clangula" and Middle Dutch word "clanghen", both meaning "to sound" or "to resound". The onomatopoeic nature of "clang" reflects its resemblance to the sound it describes, which is a loud, metallic noise, often associated with the striking of metal objects. Over time, "clang" evolved into a verb, "clangs", describing the action of producing such a sound.

Similar spelling words for CLANGS

Conjugate verb Clangs

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

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

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clanged
we have clanged
you have clanged
he/she/it has clanged
they have clanged
I am clanging
we are clanging
you are clanging
he/she/it is clanging
they are clanging
I was clanging
we were clanging
you were clanging
he/she/it was clanging
they were clanging
I will be clanging
we will be clanging
you will be clanging
he/she/it will be clanging
they will be clanging
I have been clanging
we have been clanging
you have been clanging
he/she/it has been clanging
they have been clanging
I had been clanging
we had been clanging
you had been clanging
he/she/it had been clanging
they had been clanging
I will have been clanging
we will have been clanging
you will have been clanging
he/she/it will have been clanging
they will have been clanging
I would have clanged
we would have clanged
you would have clanged
he/she/it would have clanged
they would have clanged
I would be clanging
we would be clanging
you would be clanging
he/she/it would be clanging
they would be clanging
I would have been clanging
we would have been clanging
you would have been clanging
he/she/it would have been clanging
they would have been clanging

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