How to pronounce eng
Say it like ENG. Eng is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce eng. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ENG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eng pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of eng
American and British speakers say eng in essentially the same way: /ɛŋ/ in the US and /ɛŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ENG.
What does eng mean?
- The name of the Latin script letter Ŋ/ŋ, formed by combining the letters n and g, used in the IPA, Sami, Mende, and some Australian aboriginal languages.
- The velar nasal consonant found in such words as song or wink.
Where does eng come from?
Probably created by analogy with other names for nasal consonants em (m) and en (n).
Words that sound like eng
Questions about saying eng
How do you pronounce eng?
Say ENG. The American pronunciation is /ɛŋ/. In British English it is /ɛŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eng?
Eng is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ENG.
Do Americans and Brits say eng the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛŋ/ and the British form is /ɛŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as eng?
Eng sounds the same as ng in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.