How to Pronounce "vietcong"
word
ˈvjɛtˈkɔŋ/, /viˈɛtˈkɔŋ
vee-ET-KONG
ˌviː.ətˈkɒŋ
VEE-uht-KONG
Definition
The Vietcong refers to the communist-led guerrilla force that fought against the South Vietnamese and U.S. forces during the Vietnam War.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvjɛtˈkɔŋ/, /viˈɛtˈkɔŋ
British English
ˌviː.ətˈkɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vee-ET-KONG
UK
VEE-uht-KONG
Listen in Context
The Vietcong fought in the jungles of Vietnam.
Some people joined the Vietcong during the war.
Many books talk about the Vietcong and the Vietnam War.
My grandfather told me stories about facing the Vietcong during his service.