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