How to Pronounce Thong

To pronounce "thong", say THONG — one syllable, IPA /θɒŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/θɒŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thong”

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

What does thong mean?

noun

  1. A strip of leather.
  2. (usually in the plural) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.

Synonyms

flip-flopG-stringbutt floss

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Words that rhyme with thong

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strongtangthronglongmongheadstrongwrongbongprolongheadlongsaronggong

Related words

lashunderwearstrapstringrawhidewhiplashstripstrings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thong"?▾

"Thong" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thong"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thong" is /θɒŋ/.

What does "thong" mean?▾

Thong: A strip of leather.

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