How to pronounce wonga
Say it like WAHNG-guh. Wonga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHNG).
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- WAHNG
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wonga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wonga
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WONG-guh.
What does wonga mean?
- Money.“A whole wodge of wonga.”
Words that rhyme with wonga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wonga.
Questions about saying wonga
How do you pronounce wonga?
Say WAHNG-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑŋɡə/. In British English it is /ˈwɒŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wonga?
Wonga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHNG). Broken into parts: WAHNG · guh.
Is wonga 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 /ˈwɒŋɡə/ (WONG-guh).