How to pronounce geng
Say it like JENG. Geng is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JENG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geng pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of geng
American and British speakers say geng in essentially the same way: /dʒɛŋ/ in the US and /dʒɛŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JENG.
What does geng mean?
- Alternative form of keng (“malinger”).
Questions about saying geng
How do you pronounce geng?
Say JENG. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛŋ/. In British English it is /dʒɛŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geng?
Geng is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JENG.
Do Americans and Brits say geng the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛŋ/ and the British form is /dʒɛŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.