How to pronounce dugong
Say it like DOO-gong. Dugong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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US American/ˈduɡɑŋ/DOO-gong
UK British/ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/DYOO-gong
- DOO
- gong
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dugong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dugong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-gong.
What does dugong mean?
noun
- A plant-eating sirenian of the species Dugong dugon, found in tropical regions and having a fluked tail.
- Any animal of the family Dugongidae, of which the monotypic genus Dugong is the only extant kind.
Where does dugong come from?
Borrowed from Cebuano dugong.
Questions about saying dugong
How do you pronounce dugong?
Say DOO-gong. The American pronunciation is /ˈduɡɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dugong?
Dugong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · gong.
Is dugong 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 /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ (DYOO-gong).