How to Pronounce "leng"
word
ˈɫɛŋ
LENG
lɛŋ
leng
Definition
'Leng' is an obsolete or rare English word sometimes referring to a specific type of fish (ling) or, in old texts, to coldness or chill. It is no longer used in modern English except in historical or literary contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛŋ
British English
lɛŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LENG
UK
leng
Listen in Context
In the old poem, the winter air was described as 'leng'.
Few people know the word 'leng' today.
The dictionary lists 'leng' as an archaic term for cold.
I found the word 'leng' while reading an old English manuscript.