Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does kunga mean?
A kind of equid in ancient Mesopotamia (probably a donkey-onager cross).
Where does kunga come from?
Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀲𒋙𒀭 (^(anše)kunga₂ /⁠kunga⁠/).

How to pronounce kunga

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