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How to Pronounce Hong Kong
/xjɑ́ŋ.kɑ̌ŋ/
Cantonese 香港 *Hēunggóng* (fragrant harbor). Special Administrative Region of China.
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Hong Kong
xjɑ́ŋ.kɑ̌ŋ — correct
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How do you pronounce Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is pronounced /xjɑ́ŋ.kɑ̌ŋ/.
Where does the word Hong Kong come from?
Hong Kong is a Chinese loanword — Cantonese 香港 *Hēunggóng* (fragrant harbor). Special Administrative Region of China..
Is Hong Kong pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Hong Kong is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.