English pronunciation

How to pronounce “strong

Phonetic spelling

STRONG

IPA /ˈstɹɔŋ/

Syllable stress

strong

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

How do you spell “strong”?

s t r o n g

strong” is spelled S-T-R-O-N-G. It is pronounced STRONG, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • He is very strong and can lift heavy weights.

  • She has a strong personality that commands respect.

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