How Do You Spell NAMHONG?

Pronunciation: [nˈamhɒŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of "namhong" may appear confusing to English speakers due to its unfamiliar combination of letters. However, in the Cambodian language, "namhong" is pronounced as /nɑm.hoŋ/. The "n" sound is followed by the short "a" sound, then "m," and "h" with a silent "n" at the end. The "o" is pronounced as an open-mid back rounded vowel, and the "ŋ" is a nasal velar consonant. Understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can help learners accurately pronounce and spell unfamiliar words like "namhong."