How to pronounce kongsi
Say it like KAWNG-see. Kongsi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWNG).
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- KAWNG
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kongsi 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kongsi
American and British speakers say kongsi in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔŋsi/ in the US and /ˈkɒŋsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KONG-see.
What does kongsi mean?
- A benevolent organization of popular origin found among overseas Chinese communities for individuals with the same surname.
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Questions about saying kongsi
How do you pronounce kongsi?
Say KAWNG-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔŋsi/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kongsi?
Kongsi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWNG). Broken into parts: KAWNG · see.
Do Americans and Brits say kongsi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔŋsi/ and the British form is /ˈkɒŋsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.