How to pronounce pyeong
Say it like PYAWNG. Pyeong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PYAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyeong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pyeong
American and British speakers say pyeong in essentially the same way: /pjɔŋ/ in the US and /pjɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYONG.
What does pyeong mean?
- A unit of area in Korea, used especially for floorspace, equivalent to 3.3058 m².
Words that rhyme with pyeong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pyeong.
Questions about saying pyeong
How do you pronounce pyeong?
Say PYAWNG. The American pronunciation is /pjɔŋ/. In British English it is /pjɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyeong?
Pyeong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PYAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say pyeong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjɔŋ/ and the British form is /pjɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.