How to pronounce binturong
Say it like BIN-too-rawng. Binturong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIN).
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- BIN
- too
- rawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binturong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of binturong
American and British speakers say binturong in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪntuˌrɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɪntjʊəˌrɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIN-tyoor-rong.
What does binturong mean?
- A large species of civet, Arctictis binturong, of southern Asia.
Where does binturong come from?
Borrowed from Malay binturung.
Questions about saying binturong
How do you pronounce binturong?
Say BIN-too-rawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪntuˌrɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪntjʊəˌrɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binturong?
Binturong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIN). Broken into parts: BIN · too · rawng.
Do Americans and Brits say binturong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪntuˌrɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɪntjʊəˌrɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.