How to pronounce oolong
Say it like OO-lawng. Oolong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oolong. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OO
- lawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oolong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lawngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of oolong
American and British speakers say oolong in essentially the same way: /ˈulɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈuːlɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-long.
What does oolong mean?
- A partially fermented tea, often roasted, which combines the characteristics of green tea and black tea.
Questions about saying oolong
How do you pronounce oolong?
Say OO-lawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈulɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈuːlɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oolong?
Oolong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · lawng.
Do Americans and Brits say oolong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈulɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈuːlɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.