How to pronounce dongsaeng
Say it like DAWNG-seng. Dongsaeng has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWNG).
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- DAWNG
- seng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dongsaeng pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sengGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dongsaeng
American and British speakers say dongsaeng in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔŋˌsɛŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɒŋˌsɛŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DONG-seng.
What does dongsaeng mean?
- A younger sibling (in the context of Korea).
Where does dongsaeng come from?
Borrowed from Korean 동생 (dongsaeng, “younger sibling”).
Questions about saying dongsaeng
How do you pronounce dongsaeng?
Say DAWNG-seng. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔŋˌsɛŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒŋˌsɛŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dongsaeng?
Dongsaeng has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWNG). Broken into parts: DAWNG · seng.
Do Americans and Brits say dongsaeng the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔŋˌsɛŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɒŋˌsɛŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.