How to pronounce thongy
Say it like THONG-ee. Thongy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THONG).
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US American/ˈθɑŋi/THONG-ee
UK British/ˈθɒŋi/THONG-ee
- THONG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thongy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thongy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THONG-ee.
What does thongy mean?
adjective
- stringy; ropy
Where does thongy come from?
From thong + -y.
Questions about saying thongy
How do you pronounce thongy?
Say THONG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɑŋi/. In British English it is /ˈθɒŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thongy?
Thongy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THONG). Broken into parts: THONG · ee.
Is thongy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈθɒŋi/ (THONG-ee).