How to pronounce kangling
Say it like KANG-guh-lingg. Kangling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KANG).
- KANG
- guh
- lingg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kangling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linggKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kangling
American and British speakers say kangling in essentially the same way: /ˈkæŋɡəlɪŋɡ/ in the US and /ˈkæŋɡəlɪŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KANG-guh-lingg.
What does kangling mean?
- A Tibetan Buddhist ritual trumpet made from a human femur or tibia.
Where does kangling come from?
From Tibetan རྐང་གླིང (rkang gling, literally “leg flute”).
Questions about saying kangling
How do you pronounce kangling?
Say KANG-guh-lingg. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæŋɡəlɪŋɡ/. In British English it is /ˈkæŋɡəlɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kangling?
Kangling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KANG). Broken into parts: KANG · guh · lingg.
Do Americans and Brits say kangling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæŋɡəlɪŋɡ/ and the British form is /ˈkæŋɡəlɪŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.