How to Pronounce "kong"

word

US

/ˈkɔŋ/

kawng

UK

/ˈkɔŋ/

kong

Definition

Usually used as part of a proper name, especially 'King Kong,' the famous fictional giant gorilla from movies and popular culture. On its own, it is not a common everyday English word.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈkɔŋ/

British English

/ˈkɔŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

kawng

UK

kong

Listen in Context

I watched a movie about Kong last night.

The child was scared of Kong.

My brother has a Kong poster in his room.

That dog is huge — it looks like Kong.