How to Pronounce "tangent"
word
ˈtændʒənt
TAN-jent
tˈændʒənt
TAN-jent
Definition
A straight line that touches a curve at one point only, without crossing it. Informally, it can also mean a sudden change to a different topic in conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtændʒənt
British English
tˈændʒənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAN-jent
UK
TAN-jent
Listen in Context
A tangent touches the circle at only one point.
He loves to talk about math, especially about the tangent of a curve.
Try not to go off on a tangent during your presentation.
We were talking about movies, but then she went off on a tangent about her cat.