twang

noun
UK: /twæŋ/
US: /twæŋ/

  1. A distinctive nasal quality of voice, often associated with certain regional accents.

    1. He spoke with a distinct Southern twang.
    2. The singer's country twang made her music instantly recognizable with a unique vocal style.

  2. A sharp, vibrating sound like that of a plucked string.

    1. I heard the twang of a guitar string.
    2. The bow released with a sharp twang, sending the arrow swiftly toward its target.

Synonyms

drawl vibration ring reverberation
twang verb

  1. To speak or sound with a distinctive nasal tone.

    1. He began to twang his words out loud.
    2. She started to twang when she got nervous, betraying her anxiety unconsciously.

  2. To make a sharp, vibrating sound.

    1. The arrow twanged when I shot with it.
    2. The old bedsprings twanged loudly whenever someone shifted position during the night.
twang adjective

  1. Having a nasal or sharp, vibrating quality.

    1. She had a twang voice tone.
    2. The instrument produced a twang sound due to its poorly maintained strings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "twang" in English means: A distinctive nasal quality of voice, often associated with certain regional accents., A sharp, vibrating sound like that of a plucked string..

The phonetic transcription of "twang" is /twæŋ/ in British English and /twæŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "twang": drawl, vibration, ring, reverberation.

Example usage of "twang": "He spoke with a distinct Southern twang.". More examples on the page.