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The word 'gongs' has one syllable.
ˈgɔŋz


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Gongs'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Gongs' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /g/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ɔ/
TongueThe tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape.
JawThe jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ŋ/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate. The front part of the tongue touches the bottom front teeth.
LipsThere is a separation between the lips.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the vocal cords to make the sound.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /z/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'gongs'

Gongs gongs gongs!

Try this Exciting 'gongs' Tongue Twister Challenge

Gongs going gangbusters, gaily gleaming gold Glorious gongs glisten, glinting in the glade Grab and go, get the gongs, give them a good thwack Giddy up and go, gongs gotta get their groove on Gongs galloping, giving great gusts of music Go grab a pair of gongs, give it a go!

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