twang
Pronunciation:
/twæŋ/noun
Definitions
The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.
A particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electric guitars.
A trace of a regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.
Example: Despite having lived in Canada for 20 years, he still has that Eastern-European twang in his voice.
The sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.
verb
Definitions
To produce or cause to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.
To have a nasal sound.
To have a trace of a regional or foreign accent.
To play a stringed musical instrument by plucking and snapping.