How to Pronounce "tong"

word

/ˈtɔŋ/

tawng

/tˈɒŋ/

tong

Definition

A tong is a tool made of two long pieces joined at one end, used for gripping, lifting, or holding things, especially in cooking or serving food.

American English

/ˈtɔŋ/

British English

/tˈɒŋ/

tawng

tong

Please use the tong to pick up the hot toast.

He grabbed the ice cubes with a tong.

Kitchen tongs are useful for serving salad.

I can’t find the grill tongs—did you leave them outside?