keng

interjection

Hanoi [kɛŋ˧˧]Huế [kɛŋ˧˧]Saigon [kɛŋ˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

kenglevelngang

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

keng means clank; clang; clink.

Meanings of keng in English

Interjection

onomatopoeia clank; clang; clink

Frequently asked questions

What does keng mean in English?

keng (interjection) means "clank; clang; clink".

How do you pronounce keng?

IPA: Hanoi [kɛŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kɛŋ˧˧]. Tones: keng — level tone (ngang).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.