How to pronounce donga
Say it like DAWNG-guh. Donga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWNG).
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- DAWNG
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donga 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of donga
American and British speakers say donga in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔŋɡə/ in the US and /ˈdɒŋɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DONG-guh.
What does donga mean?
- A usually dry, eroded watercourse running only in times of heavy rain.
- A transportable building providing accommodation for one person, often used on remote work sites or as tourist accommodation.
Where does donga come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans donga, borrowed from Zulu ū́dongá, from Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀dòngà.
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Questions about saying donga
How do you pronounce donga?
Say DAWNG-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔŋɡə/. In British English it is /ˈdɒŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donga?
Donga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWNG). Broken into parts: DAWNG · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say donga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔŋɡə/ and the British form is /ˈdɒŋɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.