pang

How to Split "pang" into Syllables

The word pang is divided into 1 syllables: pang. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pang — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of pang:

• IPA: /pæŋ/

📖 Definitions

1. pang (third-person singular simple present pangs, present participle panging, simple past and past participle panged)
2. William Dwight Whitney, Benjamin E[li] Smith, editors (1911), “pang”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

The origin of the noun is uncertain; it is possibly derived from Middle English *pange, perhaps an altered form of prange, prōnge (“affliction, agony, pain; pointed instrument”) as in prongys of deth (“pangs of death, death throes”), from Anglo-Latin pronga, of unknown origin. Perhaps connected with Middle Dutch prange, pranghe (“instrument for pinching”) (modern Dutch prang (“horse restraint; fetter, neck iron”)), Middle Low German prange (“pole, stake; (possibly) kind of pil...

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Understanding how to break down pang into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare pang with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
pang	1	pang
pink	1	pink
pounce	2	poun-ce
PMS	1	pms
punish	2	pu-nish

🔗 Related Words

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