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"oolong" has 2 syllables: ool-ong. It rhymes with dulong, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Oolong" has 2 syllables: ool · ong.
The IPA transcription of "oolong" is /ˈuːlʊŋ/.
Oolong: A partially fermented tea, often roasted, which combines the characteristics of green tea and black tea.
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