How to pronounce kong
Say it like KAWNG. Kong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of kong
American and British speakers say kong in essentially the same way: /kɔŋ/ in the US and /kɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KONG.
What does kong mean?
- A set of four identical tiles.
- A call declaring the formation of such a set.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with kong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kong.
Questions about saying kong
How do you pronounce kong?
Say KAWNG. The American pronunciation is /kɔŋ/. In British English it is /kɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kong?
Kong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say kong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɔŋ/ and the British form is /kɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.