Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bagoong

/ˈbæɡəwɔŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.33 in modern English

Syllables
ba-goong
IPA
/ˈbæɡəwɔŋ/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Philippine condiment made from fermented fish or shrimps.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog bagoong.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbæɡəwɔŋ/
  • British English: /ˈbæɡəʊɒŋ/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce bagoong?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbæɡəwɔŋ/.
What does bagoong mean?
A Philippine condiment made from fermented fish or shrimps.
Where does bagoong come from?
Borrowed from Tagalog bagoong.

How to pronounce bagoong

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbæɡəwɔŋ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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