3 syllables: Ssang, Yong Rex, Ton. Stress on Ssang.
SANG-yawng-rek-stuhn
/ˈsæŋjɔŋ rɛkstən/
SsangYong Rexton is pronounced SANG-yawng-rek-stuhn (/ˈsæŋjɔŋ rɛkstən/). It has three syllables (Ssang-Yong Rex-Ton), with the stress on "Ssang". SsangYong Rexton is a mid-size SUV produced by the South Korean automaker SsangYong Motor. The name combines Korean terms and branding, referring to a rugged vehicle line. Pronunciation focuses on the brand’s foreign spelling and the model name as a two-part proper noun.
nounSsangYong Rexton is a mid-size SUV produced by the South Korean automaker SsangYong Motor. The name combines Korean terms and branding, referring to a rugged vehicle line. Pronunciation focuses on the brand’s foreign spelling and the model name as a two-part proper noun.
How to Pronounce SsangYong Rexton
"I’m considering buying a SsangYong Rexton for its off-road capability."
"The SsangYong Rexton hews to a traditional SUV design with modern features."
"Car reviewers often note the SsangYong Rexton’s value compared with rivals."
- Pronounce as: SsangYong: /ˈsæŋ. jɒŋ/ (US) or /ˈsæŋ.jɒŋ/; Rexton: /ˈrɛk.stən/ . Stress typically on the first syllable of each word: SSANG-YONG Rexton. IPA: US: /ˈsæŋˌjɒŋ ˈrɛkstən/; UK: /ˈsæŋˌjɒŋ ˈrɛkstən/. Mouth positions: start with a clear aspirated s, back-high placement for 'ssang' to yield the nasal 'æŋ', then a hard 'j' glide into 'ong'. For Rexton, start with a light 'r', then a short 'e' as in 'red', followed by 'k' and a schwa-redundant 'stən' ending. Audio reference: consult Pronounce or Forvo for native pronunciations.
Common errors: (1) Slurring 'SsangYong' into one syllable; keep 'Ssang' and 'Yong' distinct with a light pause and proper vowel separation. (2) Mispronouncing 'Rexton' as 'Rext-on' with a hard t; instead, keep the /t/ lightly released in the coda before schwa. (3) Dropping the initial syllable stress in 'Rexton' or softening the 'r' in non-rhotic accents. Corrections: emphasize each word’s first syllable, ensure /ˈrɛk/ rather than /ˈrɛkst/; and practice the trailing /ən/ with a soft, almost neutral vowel.
US accents typically place primary stress on the first word: /ˈsæŋ ˌjɒŋ ˈrɛkstən/. UK/Non-rhotic tends to maintain /ˈsæŋ ˌjɒŋ ˈrɛkstən/ with a shorter r quality; Australian retains rhoticity in casual speech but often sounds closer to UK, with a lighter /r/ in coda position. The 'Rexton' vowel height may approach /e/ in some dialects, and the 'Ssang' uses a clearer nasalization before the vowel. Overall, the main differences are rhoticity and vowel quality rather than the overall segmental structure.
It blends a Korean brand name with an English model name, introducing unfamiliar syllables: 'Ssang' starts with an unusual initial consonant cluster and tense nasal, while 'Yong' includes a high front rounded vowel followed by a velar nasal; 'Rexton' includes a stressed 'e' with a clipped 'kst' cluster and a final schwa. Non-native speakers often misplace stress and flatten the two-word rhythm, leading to sounds that feel rushed or merged.
Is there a silent letter in SsangYong Rexton? There is no silent letter in the standard pronunciation; all letters contribute to the sounds: /ˈsæŋˌjɒŋ ˈrɛkstən/. The challenge is the Korean-derived 'Ssang' with a nasal vowel and 'Yong' with a distinct glide, plus the 'Rexton' coda cluster. Ensure you actively voice the first syllables clearly and avoid merging the two words.
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SsangYong is the Korean name of the automaker: 'Ssang' means double, paired, or twin in Korean, and 'Yong' (often romanized as Yong) can be interpreted as dragon in some transliterations or a part of the brand name; the exact corporate nomenclature refers to a revived, modernized brand identity. The model name Rexton is a portmanteau-like branding word created by the company, introduced in the 2000s as part of a new global SUV lineup. The combination conveys a rugged, capable vehicle with a Korean origin brand, designed to project durability in international markets. The first widely publicized use of SsangYong Motor Company traces to post-war Korean industrial development, though the SsangYong brand itself underwent various restructurings and market re-entries; the Rexton name emerged during late 2000s–early 2010s as the flagship mid-size SUV in several markets. “SsangYong” has since become a recognizable automotive brand, with Rexton as one of its long-standing models, especially in regions seeking value-based, rugged SUVs.
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