How to pronounce mofongo
Say it like muh-FONG-goh. Mofongo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FONG).
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- muh
- FONG
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mofongo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mofongo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-FONG-goh.
What does mofongo mean?
- A Caribbean dish of fried green plantains or yuca seasoned with garlic, olive oil and pork crackling, then mashed.
Where does mofongo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish mofongo.
Words that rhyme with mofongo
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Questions about saying mofongo
How do you pronounce mofongo?
Say muh-FONG-goh. The American pronunciation is /məˈfɑŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /məˈfɒŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mofongo?
Mofongo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FONG). Broken into parts: muh · FONG · goh.
Is mofongo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /məˈfɒŋɡəʊ/ (muh-FONG-goh).