Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eng
Noun
/ɛŋ/
Definition
A letter used in some alphabets and phonetic symbols, often representing the sound of ‘ng’.
Examples
- In phonetics, the ‘eng’ is used to denote the sound at the end of ‘ring’.
- The letter ‘ŋ’ is commonly used in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Meaning
The symbol ‘eng’ primarily represents the velar nasal sound, like in the word ‘sing’.
Synonyms
- ng
- velar nasal
