How to pronounce peng
Say it like PENG. Peng 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 peng. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PENG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peng pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of peng
American and British speakers say peng in essentially the same way: /pɛŋ/ in the US and /pɛŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PENG.
What does peng mean?
- A legendary enormous bird.
- Iced; with ice added.
- Physically or sexually attractive.
- Of the highest quality; excellent; splendid.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying peng
How do you pronounce peng?
Say PENG. The American pronunciation is /pɛŋ/. In British English it is /pɛŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peng?
Peng is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PENG.
Do Americans and Brits say peng the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛŋ/ and the British form is /pɛŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.