How to pronounce prong
Say it like PRAWNG. Prong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of prong
American and British speakers say prong in essentially the same way: /prɔŋ/ in the US and /prɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRONG.
What does prong mean?
- A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool.“a pitchfork with four prongs”
- A branch; a fork.“the two prongs of a river”
- A fork (agricultural tool).
- To pierce or poke with, or as if with, a prong.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prong.
Questions about saying prong
How do you pronounce prong?
Say PRAWNG. The American pronunciation is /prɔŋ/. In British English it is /prɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prong?
Prong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say prong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɔŋ/ and the British form is /prɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.