The spelling of the word "Ling Ko" is based on the Hindi language. The word "ling" means gender or genitalia, while "ko" is a postposition meaning "to" or "towards". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /lɪŋ koʊ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a nasal "ng" sound. The "ko" syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound and a slightly raised pitch.