How to pronounce pongy
Say it like PAWNG-ee. Pongy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWNG).
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- PAWNG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pongy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pongy
American and British speakers say pongy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔŋi/ in the US and /ˈpɒŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PONG-ee.
What does pongy mean?
- Having a bad smell.
Where does pongy come from?
From pong + -y.
Questions about saying pongy
How do you pronounce pongy?
Say PAWNG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔŋi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pongy?
Pongy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWNG). Broken into parts: PAWNG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pongy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔŋi/ and the British form is /ˈpɒŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.