English pronunciation · Words Starting with N
Ng Pronunciation
Ng is pronounced ENG, IPA /ˈɛŋ/.
ENG
US /ˈɛŋ/
Syllables: ENG (1 syllable)
proper noun (surname); also a letter pair: A common Chinese and Vietnamese surname, and the two-letter spelling that stands for the sound at the end of sing.
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Ng in a Sentence
- Dr Ng took over the clinic last year.
- The ng in wrong is a single sound, not an n followed by a g.
- Ng is among the most frequent surnames in Hong Kong.
Common Mispronunciations of Ng
Not EN-JEE
Spelling the letters out is a fallback, not the name. English speakers usually settle on one syllable that rhymes with sing.
Not ning
Adding a vowel at the front makes the name easier but changes it. English allows this sound at the end of a syllable, so aim for the tail of song with nothing in front.
Tip: The Cantonese original has no vowel at all. Many families accept ENG, and some accept ING, so the polite move is to ask.
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