How to pronounce telekung
Say it like tuh-luh-KOONG. Telekung has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOONG).
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- tuh
- luh
- KOONG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telekung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of telekung
American and British speakers say telekung in essentially the same way: /tələˈkuŋ/ in the US and /tələˈkuːŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-luh-KOONG.
What does telekung mean?
- A prayer garment, usually worn by Southeast Asian Muslim women, consisting of two pieces: a loosely-draped one-piece hijab that extends to the knees and a long skirt that hides the feet.
Where does telekung come from?
From Malay telekung.
Questions about saying telekung
How do you pronounce telekung?
Say tuh-luh-KOONG. The American pronunciation is /tələˈkuŋ/. In British English it is /tələˈkuːŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telekung?
Telekung has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOONG). Broken into parts: tuh · luh · KOONG.
Do Americans and Brits say telekung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tələˈkuŋ/ and the British form is /tələˈkuːŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.