How to Pronounce "pangs"
word
ˈpæŋz
PANGZ
pˈæŋz
PANGZ
Definition
Sudden sharp feelings of pain or emotion, such as hunger, guilt, or sadness. Often used in the phrase 'pangs of', like 'pangs of hunger'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæŋz
British English
pˈæŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PANGZ
UK
PANGZ
Listen in Context
He felt pangs of hunger before lunch.
The child cried from pangs of sadness.
She had pangs of guilt after telling a lie.
As the plane took off, he was hit by pangs of homesickness.