How to pronounce congo
Say it like KONG-goh. Congo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/KONG-goh
UK British/ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/KONG-goh
- KONG
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of congo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KONG-goh.
What does congo mean?
noun
- a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
- a major African river (one of the world's longest); flows through Congo into the South Atlantic
- a republic in west-central Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960
Where does congo come from?
After Kongo, from Kongo nkongo (“hunter”).
Words that rhyme with congo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of congo.
Questions about saying congo
How do you pronounce congo?
Say KONG-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congo?
Congo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · goh.
Is congo 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 /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ (KONG-goh).