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- [klang-er, klang-ger]
- /ˈklæŋ ər, ˈklæŋ gər/
- /ˈklæŋ.ɡər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klang-er, klang-ger]
- /ˈklæŋ ər, ˈklæŋ gər/
Definitions of clangor word
- singular noun clangor A clangor is a loud or harsh noise. 3
- noun clangor a clanging sound, esp. a continued clanging 3
- intransitive verb clangor to make a clangor 3
- noun clangor a loud, resonant sound; clang. 1
- noun clangor clamorous noise. 1
- verb without object clangor to make a clangor; clang. 1
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Origin of clangor
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin: loud sound, noise, equivalent to clang(ere) to clang + -or -or1
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Parts of speech for Clangor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clangor popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
clangor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clangor
noun clangor
- peal — a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
- noise — sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind: deafening noises.
- blare — If something such as a siren or radio blares or if you blare it, it makes a loud, unpleasant noise.
- ringing — a ringing sound, as of a bell or bells: the ring of sleigh bells.
- tolling — the act of tolling a bell.
Antonyms for clangor
noun clangor
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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