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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/ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/
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"dugong" has 2 syllables: dug-ong.
noun
"Dugong" has 2 syllables: dug · ong.
The IPA transcription of "dugong" is /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/.
Dugong: A plant-eating aquatic marine mammal, of the genus Dugong, found in tropical regions.
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