How to Pronounce "prongs"
word
ˈpɹɔŋz
PRAWNGZ
pɹˈɒŋz
PRONGZ
Definition
Prongs are the thin, pointed parts that stick out from some objects, like the tips of a fork or the end of a plug. They help pierce, hold, or connect things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɔŋz
British English
pɹˈɒŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAWNGZ
UK
PRONGZ
Listen in Context
The fork has four prongs.
Be careful not to bend the prongs of the plug.
The deer’s antlers have many prongs.
The prongs of my fork got stuck in the cake.