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twang vs say

say vs twang

twang and say both are nouns.

twang and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twang Yes No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of twang; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than twang:
  • twang: pronounce with a nasal twang
  • say: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Other hypernyms of twang include articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, sound out.
twang (noun) say (noun)
exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects) the chance to speak
a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
twang (verb) say (verb)
pronounce with a nasal twang express in words
pluck (strings of an instrument) report or maintain
sound with a twang speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
cause to sound with a twang express a supposition
twitch or throb with pain give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
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