ong ong
noun
Hanoi [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of ong ong in English
Noun
- annoying repeated sound that echoes in one's head, like that sound created by the bees
Etymology
Reduplicated form of ong (“bee”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce ong ong?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: ong — level tone (ngang), ong — level tone (ngang).