How to pronounce coojong
Say it like KOO-jong. Coojong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- jong
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coojong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of coojong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOO-jong.
What does coojong mean?
- Acacia saligna, an Australian shrub wattle
Where does coojong come from?
Borrowed from Nyunga cujong.
Questions about saying coojong
How do you pronounce coojong?
Say KOO-jong. The American pronunciation is /ˈkudʒɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkuːdʒɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coojong?
Coojong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · jong.
Is coojong 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 /ˈkuːdʒɒŋ/ (KOO-jong).