How to pronounce abeng
Say it like uh-BENG. Abeng has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BENG).
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- uh
- BENG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abeng pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of abeng
American and British speakers say abeng in essentially the same way: /əˈbɛŋ/ in the US and /əˈbɛŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BENG.
What does abeng mean?
- An animal (usually bull) horn used by the Maroon people of Jamaica as a musical instrument; and also (historical) formerly by slaveholders to summon slaves to canefields and by the Maroon army to communicate cryptic messages over great distances.
Where does abeng come from?
Borrowed from Jamaican Creole abeng, from Akan abɛŋ (“animal horn; wind instrument”) (Twi).
Questions about saying abeng
How do you pronounce abeng?
Say uh-BENG. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɛŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbɛŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abeng?
Abeng has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BENG). Broken into parts: uh · BENG.
Do Americans and Brits say abeng the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɛŋ/ and the British form is /əˈbɛŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.