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