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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

siong

/sjɔŋ(˦)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.53 in modern English

Syllables
siong
IPA
/sjɔŋ(˦)/
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Very tough, challenging.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Hokkien 傷 /伤 (siong).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more siong (comparative) most siong (superlative) xiong (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce siong?
The recorded pronunciation is /sjɔŋ(˦)/.
What does siong mean?
Very tough, challenging.
Where does siong come from?
From Hokkien 傷 /伤 (siong).

How to pronounce siong

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “siong”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/sjɔŋ(˦)/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “siong” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.