How to Pronounce Pong

To pronounce "pong", say PONG — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

PONG

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💡 Tip for remembering “pong”

"pong" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with strong and tang, if that helps it stick.

What does pong mean?

noun

  1. A stench, a bad smell.

verb

  1. To stink, to smell bad.
  2. To deliver a line of a play in an arch, suggestive or unnatural way, so as to draw undue attention to it.

Synonyms

reeksmellstink

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Words that rhyme with pong

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strongtangthronglongmongheadstrongwrongbongprolongheadlongsaronggong

Related words

pingpangbongphoenixfungfrontwaterfrontstate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pong"?▾

"Pong" has one syllable.

What does "pong" mean?▾

Pong: A stench, a bad smell.

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