How to pronounce Congolese
Say it like kon-guh-LEEZ. Congolese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEZ).
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- kon
- guh
- LEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congolese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Congolese
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-guh-LEEZ.
What does Congolese mean?
- a native or inhabitant of the Republic of the Congo
- of or relating to or characteristic of the Congo region or its people“Congolese rulers”“the Congolese republic”
Words that rhyme with Congolese
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Congolese.
Questions about saying Congolese
How do you pronounce Congolese?
Say kon-guh-LEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnɡəˈliz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnɡəˈliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Congolese?
Congolese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEZ). Broken into parts: kon · guh · LEEZ.
Is Congolese 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 /ˌkɒnɡəˈliːz/ (kon-guh-LEEZ).