How to pronounce Penang
Say it like puh-NANG. Penang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NANG).
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- puh
- NANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Penang
American and British speakers say Penang in essentially the same way: /pəˈnæŋ/ in the US and /pəˈnæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-NANG.
What does Penang mean?
- A state of Malaysia, in west of the Malay Peninsula. Capital: George Town.
- An island of the Malaysian state above as opposed to Seberang Perai on the Peninsula mainland.
Where does Penang come from?
Borrowed from Malay pinang (“betel nut”), from Pulau Pinang.
Words that rhyme with Penang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Penang.
Questions about saying Penang
How do you pronounce Penang?
Say puh-NANG. The American pronunciation is /pəˈnæŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈnæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Penang?
Penang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NANG). Broken into parts: puh · NANG.
Do Americans and Brits say Penang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈnæŋ/ and the British form is /pəˈnæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.