How to pronounce trepang
Say it like trih-PANG. Trepang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PANG).
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- trih
- PANG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trepang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trepang
American and British speakers say trepang in essentially the same way: /trɪˈpæŋ/ in the US and /trɪˈpæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: trih-PANG.
What does trepang mean?
- Synonym of sea cucumber.
Where does trepang come from?
Borrowed from Malay teripang.
Words that rhyme with trepang
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trepang.
Questions about saying trepang
How do you pronounce trepang?
Say trih-PANG. The American pronunciation is /trɪˈpæŋ/. In British English it is /trɪˈpæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trepang?
Trepang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PANG). Broken into parts: trih · PANG.
Do Americans and Brits say trepang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɪˈpæŋ/ and the British form is /trɪˈpæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.