How to pronounce dalgona
Say it like dal-GOH-nuh. Dalgona has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- dal
- GOH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dalgona pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dalgona
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dal-GOH-nuh.
What does dalgona mean?
- A Korean sweet made of sugar and baking soda, usually pressed flat and stamped with a shape.
Where does dalgona come from?
Borrowed from Korean 달고나 (dalgona).
Words that rhyme with dalgona
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Questions about saying dalgona
How do you pronounce dalgona?
Say dal-GOH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /dælˈɡoʊnə/. In British English it is /dælˈɡəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dalgona?
Dalgona has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: dal · GOH · nuh.
Is dalgona 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 /dælˈɡəʊnə/ (dal-GOH-nuh).