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.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɔŋ/
British English
/tˈɒŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tawng
UK
tong
Listen in Context
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?