How to Pronounce "congo"
word
/ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/
KAHN-goh
/ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/
KON-goh
Definition
Congo can refer to either of two countries in Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo or the Republic of the Congo. It can also refer to the Congo River.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/
British English
/ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-goh
UK
KON-goh
Listen in Context
The Congo is in Africa.
The Congo River is very long.
Congo has a rich rainforest.
My uncle worked in the Congo for five years.