How to pronounce ng
Say it like ENG. Ng 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 ng. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ENG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ng 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 ng
American and British speakers say ng in essentially the same way: /ɛŋ/ in the US and /ɛŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ENG.
Other ways to say ng
Ng also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ING /ɪŋ/
What does ng mean?
- one billionth (1/1,000,000,000) gram
Questions about saying ng
How do you pronounce ng?
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 ng?
Ng is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ENG.
Do Americans and Brits say ng 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.