English Explanatory Dictionary

engma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The velar nasal consonant found in such words as song or wink.
  2. The symbol ŋ, used to represent that nasal velar consonant in IPA.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛŋ.mə/

Word forms

engma engmas

Etymology

Perhaps a blend of eng + agma.

Synonyms

eng agma
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