How to pronounce dango
Say it like DANG-goh. Dango has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DANG).
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- DANG
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dango pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dango
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DANG-goh.
What does dango mean?
- A Japanese dumpling made from mochiko (rice flour).
- In Japan, bid rigging for public works contracts.
Words that rhyme with dango
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dango.
Questions about saying dango
How do you pronounce dango?
Say DANG-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdæŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dango?
Dango has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DANG). Broken into parts: DANG · goh.
Is dango 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 /ˈdæŋɡəʊ/ (DANG-goh).