How to pronounce dingolay
Say it like DING-goh-lay. Dingolay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING).
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- DING
- goh
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dingolay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dingolay
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DING-goh-lay.
What does dingolay mean?
- To perform a kind of lively dance with hand movements.
Where does dingolay come from?
From Kongo dyengula (“to gyrate the waist while dancing”), possibly from French dégringoler (“to fall down, tumble”).
Questions about saying dingolay
How do you pronounce dingolay?
Say DING-goh-lay. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪŋɡoʊleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪŋɡəʊleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dingolay?
Dingolay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING). Broken into parts: DING · goh · lay.
Is dingolay 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 /ˈdɪŋɡəʊleɪ/ (DING-goh-lay).