How to Pronounce Congee

To pronounce "congee", say CONG-ee — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒndʒiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɒndʒiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “congee”

"congee" has 2 syllables: cong-ee. It rhymes with pongee and whangee, if that helps it stick.

What does congee mean?

noun

  1. Leave, formal permission for some action, :
  2. Formal dismissal; any dismissal; (originally & particularly humorously ironic) abrupt dismissal without ceremony.

verb

  1. To give congee, (particularly)
  2. To take congee: to leave ceremoniously.

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Words that rhyme with congee

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pongeewhangee

Related words

congeporridgezhoupermissionpermittanceallowancepermitionleave-taking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "congee"?▾

"Congee" has 2 syllables: cong · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "congee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "congee" is /ˈkɒndʒiː/.

What does "congee" mean?▾

Congee: Leave, formal permission for some action, :

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