twang

Example Sentences

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On the one hand, his vocal stylings are well-suited to affect a slightly country twang — by way of Liverpool, of course.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Wearing cowboy boots and a handlebar mustache, he had a Texas twang and a quiet, calm presence that disarmed suspects, eliciting confessions.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A Midwestern twang is "a very feet on the ground, back in the heels of your boots type of accent", she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Breezy and soothing with a light twang, his singing style allowed for space, letting him take on the role of a storyteller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

I’m two steps back to where I came from when, just like before, when guitars and fiddles twang like a distant fiesta.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera