How to pronounce Jong
Say it like JAWNG. Jong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- JAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Jong
American and British speakers say Jong in essentially the same way: /dʒɔŋ/ in the US and /dʒɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JONG.
What does Jong mean?
- A Tibetan building which makes up a prefecture; typically a monastery or fortress.
- A friendly term of address, especially for a young man.
- Alternative form of djong (“type of sailing ship”).
Where does Jong come from?
From Tibetan རྫོང (rdzong, “fortress, castle; province, district”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- erica jong
Words that rhyme with Jong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Jong.
Questions about saying Jong
How do you pronounce Jong?
Say JAWNG. The American pronunciation is /dʒɔŋ/. In British English it is /dʒɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jong?
Jong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say Jong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɔŋ/ and the British form is /dʒɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.