How to pronounce prongs
Say it like PRAWNGZ. Prongs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAWNGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prongs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAWNGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of prongs
American and British speakers say prongs in essentially the same way: /prɔŋz/ in the US and /prɒŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRONGZ.
What does prongs mean?
- plural of prong How to pronounce prong
Words that rhyme with prongs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prongs.
Questions about saying prongs
How do you pronounce prongs?
Say PRAWNGZ. The American pronunciation is /prɔŋz/. In British English it is /prɒŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prongs?
Prongs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAWNGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say prongs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɔŋz/ and the British form is /prɒŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.