How to pronounce dougong
Say it like DOH-gong. Dougong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊˌɡɑŋ/DOH-gong
UK British/ˈdəʊˌɡɒŋ/DOH-gong
- DOH
- gong
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dougong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gongGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dougong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-gong.
What does dougong mean?
noun
- A structural element consisting of interlocking wooden brackets as used in traditional Chinese architecture.
Questions about saying dougong
How do you pronounce dougong?
Say DOH-gong. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊˌɡɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊˌɡɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dougong?
Dougong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · gong.
Is dougong 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 /ˈdəʊˌɡɒŋ/ (DOH-gong).