How to pronounce gonggi
Say it like GONG-ghee. Gonggi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GONG).
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- GONG
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonggi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gonggi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GONG-ghee.
What does gonggi mean?
- A Korean children's game that is similar to jacks.
Where does gonggi come from?
Borrowed from Korean 공기 (gonggi).
Questions about saying gonggi
How do you pronounce gonggi?
Say GONG-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑŋɡi/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒŋɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonggi?
Gonggi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GONG). Broken into parts: GONG · ghee.
Is gonggi 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 /ˈɡɒŋɡi/ (GONG-ghee).