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twang
When referring to a voice, this term carries a strong connotation of nasality and is frequently used to describe regional accents, such as those from the Southern United States or certain parts of the UK. It often implies a distinctive, sometimes jarring or stereotypical quality that makes a speaker's origin immediately recognizable.
In an acoustic sense, the word mimics the sound it describes. It refers specifically to the vibration of a tensioned object, creating a sharp, metallic, or rubbery resonance. This distinguishes it from a "ring" or a "chime," which are typically smoother and more melodic.
Meanings
Examples
He speaks with a noticeable country twang.
He speaks with a noticeable country twang.
I can tell she is from Texas by that southern twang in her voice.
The bowstring gave a loud twang as the arrow was released.
A sudden twang of a guitar string broke the silence of the room.
She decided to twang the wire to see if it was tight enough.
Why does he have such a strange nasal twang when he talks.