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