How to Pronounce Dugong

To pronounce "dugong", say DUG-ong — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

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6

Letters

/ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dugong

"dugong" has 2 syllables: dug-ong.

What does dugong mean?

noun

  1. A plant-eating aquatic marine mammal, of the genus Dugong, found in tropical regions.

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How many syllables are in "dugong"?

"Dugong" has 2 syllables: dug · ong.

What is the IPA transcription of "dugong"?

The IPA transcription of "dugong" is /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/.

What does "dugong" mean?

Dugong: A plant-eating aquatic marine mammal, of the genus Dugong, found in tropical regions.

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