English · Word Candidate

eng

/ɛŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: engs

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The name of the Latin script letter Ŋ/ŋ, formed by combining the letters n and g, used in the IPA, Sami, Mende, and some Australian aboriginal languages.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The velar nasal consonant found in such words as song or wink.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “eng” mean?

The name of the Latin script letter Ŋ/ŋ, formed by combining the letters n and g, used in the IPA, Sami, Mende, and some Australian aboriginal languages.

Is “eng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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