noun
clanging
KLANG-ihng
Clanging (noun) means a repeated loud, ringing metallic noise. Example: “The clanging of the church bells woke the whole street.”
noun
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A repeated loud, ringing metallic noise.
"The clanging of the church bells woke the whole street."
How to use clanging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing sound of something clanging.
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What does “clanging” mean?
The word “clanging” means a repeated loud, ringing metallic noise. In plain terms, the ongoing sound of something clanging.
How do you pronounce “clanging”?
“Clanging” is pronounced KLANG-ihng (/ˈklæŋ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clanging” in a sentence?
Here is “clanging” used in a sentence: “The clanging of the church bells woke the whole street.”
What part of speech is “clanging”?
“Clanging” is a noun.
