How to pronounce cheong
Say it like CHEE-awng. Cheong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- awng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- awngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cheong
American and British speakers say cheong in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃiɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-ong.
What does cheong mean?
- Any of various Korean sweet syrups and fruit preserves.
Questions about saying cheong
How do you pronounce cheong?
Say CHEE-awng. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃiɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheong?
Cheong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · awng.
Do Americans and Brits say cheong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃiɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.