How to pronounce congee
Say it like KON-jee. Congee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
- KON
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of congee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-jee.
What does congee mean?
- Leave, formal permission for some action, (originally and particularly)
- A type of thick rice porridge or soup, sometimes prepared with vegetables and/or meat.
Where does congee come from?
From late Middle English congie, from Old French congié, congiet (modern French congé), from Latin commeātus (“passage, permission to leave”), from commeō (“to go and come”), from con- + meō (“to go, to pass”).
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Questions about saying congee
How do you pronounce congee?
Say KON-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndʒi/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congee?
Congee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · jee.
Is congee pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒndʒi/ (KON-jee).