How to pronounce sarong
Say it like suh-RAWNG. Sarong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAWNG).
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- suh
- RAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sarong
American and British speakers say sarong in essentially the same way: /səˈrɔŋ/ in the US and /səˈrɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-RONG.
What does sarong mean?
- A garment made of a length of printed cloth wrapped about the waist that is commonly worn by men and women in South and Southeast Asia, also in the Pacific islands.
Where does sarong come from?
Borrowed from Malay sarung.
Words that rhyme with sarong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sarong.
Questions about saying sarong
How do you pronounce sarong?
Say suh-RAWNG. The American pronunciation is /səˈrɔŋ/. In British English it is /səˈrɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarong?
Sarong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAWNG). Broken into parts: suh · RAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say sarong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈrɔŋ/ and the British form is /səˈrɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.