How to pronounce ponga
Say it like PONG-uh. Ponga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PONG).
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US American/ˈpɑŋə/PONG-uh
UK British/ˈpɒŋə/PONG-uh
- PONG
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ponga
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PONG-uh.
What does ponga mean?
noun
- A medium-sized tree fern endemic to New Zealand, of species Alsophila tricolor (syns .Alsophila dealbata, Cyathea dealbata et al.).
Where does ponga come from?
Borrowed from Māori ponga.
Questions about saying ponga
How do you pronounce ponga?
Say PONG-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑŋə/. In British English it is /ˈpɒŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponga?
Ponga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PONG). Broken into parts: PONG · uh.
Is ponga 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 /ˈpɒŋə/ (PONG-uh).