Pronunciation: [wˈʌnɡ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Wong" in English can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is spelled with the letters "W", "o", "n", and "g". The "W" is pronounced with a voiced labio-velar approximant /w/, the "o" with a mid back rounded vowel /ɔ/, the "n" with an alveolar nasal /n/, and the "g" with a voiced velar stop /ɡ/. When pronounced together, these sounds create the word "Wong".
Wong is a proper noun that can serve as both a surname and a given name.
As a surname, Wong is primarily of Chinese origin, commonly found among people of Chinese descent. It is one of the most common surnames in the Chinese-speaking world, particularly in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. The pronunciation and spelling of the surname Wong may vary depending on the Chinese dialect and romanization system employed. Wong is frequently transliterated from the Chinese characters 王 or 黄, both of which have different meanings but are pronounced as Wong in some dialects. The Chinese character 王 means "king" or "monarch," symbolizing power, authority, and the top-most position. On the other hand, the character 黄 means "yellow" and can denote various concepts such as brightness, vitality, the center, and the element earth. However, it should be noted that while the surname Wong has a predominantly Chinese origin, it may also be found among individuals of Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese heritage.
As a given name, Wong can derive from different cultural backgrounds and may have varying meanings depending on the language or origin. It could be a given name of Chinese, Vietnamese, or other East Asian origins, but it can also be a family name used as a given name in Western countries. As a given name, Wong does not have a specific definition in the traditional dictionary sense, as its meaning is dependent on the cultural context and personal interpretation.
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The word "Wong" is of Chinese origin. It is a Chinese surname and has its roots in ancient Chinese culture. The character for "Wong" (黃) is a common Chinese surname and is pronounced as "huáng" in Mandarin Chinese. It is one of the most frequently used surnames in China, representing a large number of individuals and families.
