How Do You Spell TWANGLE?

Pronunciation: [twˈaŋɡə͡l] (IPA)

The word "twangle" is spelled with a "tw" at the beginning, indicating the sound of two letters pronounced together. This is followed by the vowel sound "æ", represented in IPA phonetic transcription as "/æ/". The "ng" represents a combination of a voiced velar nasal consonant "/ŋ/" and a "g" sound "/ɡ/", which together form the characteristic sound of "ng". Finally, the word ends with the vowel sound "əl", represented as "/əl/", which is often described as the "schwa" sound. Overall, the spelling of "twangle" represents a unique combination of sounds that create a distinctive word.

TWANGLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Twangle is a verb that refers to a distinct, melodious sound produced by a vibrating string or musical instrument. It is often characterized by a unique combination of twang and jangle, resulting in a slightly dissonant yet harmonious tone. The term is commonly associated with plucked string instruments, such as guitars, banjos, or harps, where the string is struck or strummed to create the twangling effect.

    The word "twangle" can also describe the act of playing or producing this particular sound. It entails manipulating the instrument or string in a manner that brings forth a resonant and twangy timbre. Musicians often utilize various techniques, such as fingerpicking or heavy strumming, to enhance and control the twangling effect according to the desired musical expression.

    In a more figurative sense, "twangle" can be used metaphorically to describe the distinctive sound produced by other objects or phenomena that share similarities with a twanging instrument. For instance, the creaking of a rusty door hinge or the buzzing of a bee's wings may be described as a twangle.

    Furthermore, the term can also be employed in a metaphorical context to express a sense of resonance or impact. It can mean to strike a chord emotionally, metaphorically producing a "twangling" effect on one's feelings or consciousness. In this sense, it is associated with evoking a strong response, whether it be delight, nostalgia, or any other deep emotional reaction.

  2. To twang.

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

Common Misspellings for TWANGLE

  • gwangle
  • ywangle
  • 6wangle
  • 5wangle
  • teangle
  • t3angle
  • t2angle
  • twzngle
  • twsngle
  • twwngle
  • twqngle
  • twabgle
  • twamgle
  • twajgle
  • twahgle
  • twanfle
  • twanvle
  • twanble
  • twanhle
  • twanyle

Plural form of TWANGLE is TWANGLES

Conjugate verb Twangle

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have twangle
you would have twangle
he/she/it would have twangle
we would have twangle
they would have twangle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you twangle
we let´s twangle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to twangle

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

twangled

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I twangle
you twangle
he/she/it twangles
we twangle
they twangle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

twangling

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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