How to pronounce dong
Say it like DAWNG. Dong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dong
American and British speakers say dong in essentially the same way: /dɔŋ/ in the US and /dɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DONG.
What does dong mean?
- the basic unit of money in Vietnam
- go ding dong, like a bell
Words that rhyme with dong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dong.
Questions about saying dong
How do you pronounce dong?
Say DAWNG. The American pronunciation is /dɔŋ/. In British English it is /dɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dong?
Dong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say dong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɔŋ/ and the British form is /dɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.