How to pronounce congkak
Say it like CHOHNG-kuk. Congkak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOHNG).
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- CHOHNG
- kuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congkak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of congkak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHOHNG-kuk.
What does congkak mean?
- A traditional Malay two-player mancala game in which seeds or marbles are dropped into depressions carved into a boat-shaped wooden board.
Where does congkak come from?
Borrowed from Malay congak (“mental calculations”).
Questions about saying congkak
How do you pronounce congkak?
Say CHOHNG-kuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃoʊŋkʌk/. In British English it is /ˈtʃəʊŋkʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congkak?
Congkak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOHNG). Broken into parts: CHOHNG · kuk.
Is congkak pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtʃəʊŋkʌk/ (CHOHNG-kuk).