How to pronounce mong
Say it like MAWNG. Mong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of mong
American and British speakers say mong in essentially the same way: /mɔŋ/ in the US and /mɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MONG.
What does mong mean?
- A mongrel dog.
- Alternative form of mueang.
Where does mong come from?
Contraction of mongrel.
Words that rhyme with mong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mong.
Questions about saying mong
How do you pronounce mong?
Say MAWNG. The American pronunciation is /mɔŋ/. In British English it is /mɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mong?
Mong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say mong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɔŋ/ and the British form is /mɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.