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What does padaung mean?
A member of a tribe of Burma's Kayan ethnic group, known for wearing copper neck rings.
Where does padaung come from?
From Burmese ပဒေါင် (pa.daung).

How to pronounce padaung

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “padaung”.
  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 “padaung”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “padaung” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.