How to pronounce congou
Say it like KONG-goo. Congou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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US American/ˈkɑŋɡu/KONG-goo
UK British/ˈkɒŋɡuː/KONG-goo
- KONG
- goo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congou 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.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of congou
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-goo.
What does congou mean?
noun
- A kind of Chinese black tea.
Questions about saying congou
How do you pronounce congou?
Say KONG-goo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡu/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congou?
Congou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · goo.
Is congou 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 /ˈkɒŋɡuː/ (KONG-goo).