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flanger Meaning & Definition

/ˈflæn.dʒə(ɹ)/

What Does Flanger Mean?

Flanger is used as a noun meaning An electronic device or software that alters the sound of an instrument by combining out-of-phase copies of its original sound. It can also mean A mechanical device used to remove ice and snow from railway lines.

Quick Facts About Flanger

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈflæn.dʒə(ɹ)/
Syllables2
Pluralflangers

Flanger Definition (Noun)

  1. An electronic device or software that alters the sound of an instrument by combining out-of-phase copies of its original sound.
  2. A mechanical device used to remove ice and snow from railway lines.

Synonyms of Flanger

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Word Forms & Grammar

flanger (plural flangers)

Words That Rhyme With Flanger

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Origin of Flanger

From flange +‎ -er.

Pronouncing Flanger

You say flanger as /ˈflæn.dʒə(ɹ)/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (flæn).

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