How to pronounce pronged
Say it like PRAWNGD. Pronged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAWNGD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAWNGDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pronged
American and British speakers say pronged in essentially the same way: /prɔŋd/ in the US and /prɒŋd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRONGD.
What does pronged mean?
- Having (a specified number or type of) prongs“a three-pronged fork”
Where does pronged come from?
From prong + -ed.
Words that rhyme with pronged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pronged.
Questions about saying pronged
How do you pronounce pronged?
Say PRAWNGD. The American pronunciation is /prɔŋd/. In British English it is /prɒŋd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronged?
Pronged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAWNGD.
Do Americans and Brits say pronged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɔŋd/ and the British form is /prɒŋd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.