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How to pronounce cong in American English

“cong” pronunciation by American speakers

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“cong” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. off intense waves of attacking Viet Cong.

    The Obama White House

  2. "Viet Cong," as it was called by the Americans.

    National Archives

  3. On November 7th, 1967, his unit was ambushed by the Viet Cong.

    U.S. Army

Words that sound like “cong”

Words one sound away from cong — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “cong”

Why real speech

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