To pronounce "among", say AM-ong — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈmɒŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈmɒŋ/
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"among" has 2 syllables: am-ong. It rhymes with tongue and bung, if that helps it stick.
preposition
“How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?”
“He is among the few who completely understand the subject.”
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"Among" has 2 syllables: am · ong.
The IPA transcription of "among" is /əˈmɒŋ/.
Among: Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)
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