How to Pronounce Tongs

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

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/tɑŋz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tongs”

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

What does tongs mean?

noun

  1. An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.
  2. (by extension) A large scissors-like two-piece center-hinged forged-iron implement with oval-loop handles and with pointed tips turned inward (in the same plane as and perpendicular to the handles) to facilitate lifting and carrying a block of ice. Often called ice tongs.

Words that rhyme with tongs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

throngsprongswrongsbelongslongssongsgongsprolongsbongspongsdongssarongs

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tongs"?▾

"Tongs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tongs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tongs" is /tɑŋz/.

What does "tongs" mean?▾

Tongs: An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

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