How do you pronounce "congolese"?

In American English: /ˌkɑːngəˈliːz/ (kahng-uh-LEEZ). In British English: /kɒŋɡəʊlˈiːz/ (kongg-ohl-EEZ). In Canadian English: /ˌkɑːngəˈliːz/ (kahng-uh-LEEZ). In Australian English: /kɒŋɡəʊlˈiːz/ (kongg-ohl-EEZ).

Is "congolese" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkɑːngəˈliːz/ (kahng-uh-LEEZ), while in British English it's /kɒŋɡəʊlˈiːz/ (kongg-ohl-EEZ).

How to Pronounce "congolese"

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congolese

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/ˌkɑːngəˈliːz/

kahng-uh-LEEZ

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːngcon·əgol·liːzese

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