How to pronounce bagoong
Say it like BAG-uh-wawng. Bagoong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG).
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- BAG
- uh
- wawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bagoong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wawngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bagoong
American and British speakers say bagoong in essentially the same way: /ˈbæɡəwɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈbæɡəʊɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAG-oh-ong.
What does bagoong mean?
- A Philippine condiment made from fermented fish or shrimps.
Where does bagoong come from?
Borrowed from Tagalog bagoong.
Questions about saying bagoong
How do you pronounce bagoong?
Say BAG-uh-wawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæɡəwɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbæɡəʊɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bagoong?
Bagoong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG). Broken into parts: BAG · uh · wawng.
Do Americans and Brits say bagoong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæɡəwɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbæɡəʊɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.