Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does kingu mean?
A god in Babylonian mythology, the son of Abzu and Tiamat.
Where does kingu come from?
Learned borrowing from Akkadian 𒀭𒆥𒄖 (ᵈkin-gu).

How to pronounce kingu

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kingu”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “kingu”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kingu” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.