Twang

Pronunciation

• enPR: twăng, IPA: /twæŋ/
• (also) US enPR: twāng, IPA: /tweɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -æŋ

Origin

Imitative.

Full definition of twang

Noun

1. The sound of a vibrating string, e.g. of a bow, or a musical instrument.
2. A technical term for a particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electrical guitars.
3. A trace of regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.
4. A sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.

Verb

1. To produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.