How to pronounce pongee
Say it like PON-jee. Pongee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON).
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- PON
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pongee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pongee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-jee.
What does pongee mean?
- A soft unbleached silk, from China or India, from silkworms that feed on oak leaves.
- A pale, yellowish shade of brown similar to beige.
- Channa striata (striped snakehead)
- Alternative spelling of punji.
Words that rhyme with pongee
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Questions about saying pongee
How do you pronounce pongee?
Say PON-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑndʒi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pongee?
Pongee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · jee.
Is pongee 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 /ˈpɒndʒi/ (PON-jee).