How to pronounce donger
Say it like DONG-uh. Donger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DONG).
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US American/ˈdɑŋə/DONG-uh
UK British/ˈdɒŋə/DONG-uh
- DONG
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of donger
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DONG-uh.
What does donger mean?
noun
- A donga (transportable cabin or tourist accommodation).
Where does donger come from?
From donga (“transportable cabin”).
Questions about saying donger
How do you pronounce donger?
Say DONG-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑŋə/. In British English it is /ˈdɒŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donger?
Donger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DONG). Broken into parts: DONG · uh.
Is donger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒŋə/ (DONG-uh).