How to pronounce billabong
Say it like BIL-uh-bawng. Billabong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- uh
- bawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Billabong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of billabong
American and British speakers say billabong in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪləˌbɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɪləˌbɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-uh-bong.
What does billabong mean?
- An anabranch, backwater or oxbow lake that is temporarily cut off from the main river, especially one that is only filled with water during the rainy season and can sometimes dry up completely.
Where does billabong come from?
From Wiradjuri bilabang, likely a compound from Wiradjuri bila (“river”) and Wiradjuri bong or Wiradjuri bung (“dead”).
Questions about saying billabong
How do you pronounce billabong?
Say BIL-uh-bawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪləˌbɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪləˌbɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in billabong?
Billabong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · uh · bawng.
Do Americans and Brits say billabong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪləˌbɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɪləˌbɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.