How to pronounce kiang
Say it like kee-AHNG. Kiang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHNG).
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- kee
- AHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kiang
American and British speakers say kiang in essentially the same way: /kiˈɑŋ/ in the US and /kiˈæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kee-ANG.
What does kiang mean?
- A large wild ass, Equus kiang, native to the Tibetan Plateau.
Where does kiang come from?
From Tibetan རྐྱང (rkyang, “wild ass”).
Words that rhyme with kiang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kiang.
Questions about saying kiang
How do you pronounce kiang?
Say kee-AHNG. The American pronunciation is /kiˈɑŋ/. In British English it is /kiˈæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiang?
Kiang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHNG). Broken into parts: kee · AHNG.
Do Americans and Brits say kiang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiˈɑŋ/ and the British form is /kiˈæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.