How to pronounce loong
Say it like LUUNG. Loong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUUNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUUNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of loong
American and British speakers say loong in essentially the same way: /lʊŋ/ in the US and /lʊŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUUNG.
What does loong mean?
- A Chinese dragon.
Questions about saying loong
How do you pronounce loong?
Say LUUNG. The American pronunciation is /lʊŋ/. In British English it is /lʊŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loong?
Loong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUUNG.
Do Americans and Brits say loong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʊŋ/ and the British form is /lʊŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.