How Do You Spell TWANG?

Pronunciation: [twˈaŋ] (IPA)

The word "twang" is spelled with a "tw" at the beginning to indicate the sound made by the plucking or striking of a stringed instrument such as a guitar or banjo. In IPA phonetic transcription, this sound is transcribed as /twæŋ/, with the "t" and "w" sounds merging to create a unique, aspirated consonant. The "ang" at the end is pronounced with a nasal "a" sound, represented in IPA as /æŋ/. Together, these sounds create the distinctive twang heard in various genres of music.

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TWANG Meaning and Definition

  1. Twang is a noun that refers to a distinctive and resonant sound produced by the plucking or vibrating of a tightly-stretched string, metal, or similar object. Typically, twang is associated with musical instruments such as guitars, banjos, or harps. It is characterized by a sharp, vibrating, and high-pitched sound that has a distinctive quality or tonality.

    In a figurative sense, twang can also refer to a particular accent or dialect, especially a regional or rural one, often associated with Southern American English. This definition is derived from the characteristic nasal and drawling sound produced by certain speakers, which can be heard as a musical quality to the pronunciation of certain words.

    The verb form of twang is also commonly used, referring to the action of producing a twang sound. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of causing something to produce a similar sound or vibration, such as a bowstring or a spring.

    Overall, the term twang encompasses both the musical quality produced by an instrument or object and the distinctive tonality of certain accents or dialects. It carries connotations of resonance, sharpness, and uniqueness, setting it apart from other sounds or aspects of speech.

  2. A harsh tone of the voice.

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

  3. • To sound with a quik sharp noise; to sound, as a tense string pulled and allowed to spring back suddenly.
    • The sound of a tense string pulled and suddenly set free; a nasal tone of voice; a disagreeable resonance in a voice from speaking through the nose; a disagreeable flavour.

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

Common Misspellings for TWANG

Etymology of TWANG

The word "twang" can be traced back to Old English, where it was originally spelled as "twang/twangian". It derives from the Proto-Germanic word "twengan", which means "to tug" or "to pull". This verb later transformed into the noun "twang", specifically used to describe the sharp ringing sound produced by the vibrating of a tight string or a similar object. The word has persisted in the English language, particularly in reference to the sound produced by a plucked guitar string, giving rise to phrases like "country twang" or "Southern twang" to describe specific regional accents.

Similar spelling words for TWANG

Plural form of TWANG is TWANGS

Conjugate verb Twang

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have twanged
you would have twanged
he/she/it would have twanged
we would have twanged
they would have twanged
I would have twang
you would have twang
he/she/it would have twang
we would have twang
they would have twang

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you twang
we let´s twang

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to twang

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

twanged

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I twang
you twang
he/she/it twangs
we twang
they twang

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

twanging

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it twang

SIMPLE PAST

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

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