How to pronounce izimbongi
Say it like iz-im-BAWNG-ghee. Izimbongi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAWNG).
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- iz
- im
- BAWNG
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Izimbongi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of izimbongi
American and British speakers say izimbongi in essentially the same way: /ˌɪzɪmˈbɔŋɡi/ in the US and /ˌɪzɪmˈbɒŋɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: iz-im-BONG-ghee.
What does izimbongi mean?
- plural of imbongi. How to pronounce imbongi
Where does izimbongi come from?
Borrowed from Zulu izimbongi, from izim- (“class 10 noun prefix”) + imbongi.
Questions about saying izimbongi
How do you pronounce izimbongi?
Say iz-im-BAWNG-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪzɪmˈbɔŋɡi/. In British English it is /ˌɪzɪmˈbɒŋɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in izimbongi?
Izimbongi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAWNG). Broken into parts: iz · im · BAWNG · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say izimbongi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪzɪmˈbɔŋɡi/ and the British form is /ˌɪzɪmˈbɒŋɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.