thong

How to Split "thong" into Syllables

The word thong is divided into 1 syllables: thong. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• thong — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of thong:

• IPA: /θɒŋ/

📖 Definitions

1. A narrow strip of material, typically leather, used to fasten, bind, or secure objects.
2. 2006, Peter Murray, David Poole, Grant Jones, Contemporary Issues in Management and Organisational Behaviour, Thomson, page 108,

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English thong, thwong, thwang, from Old English þwong, þwang (“thong, band, strap, cord, strip of leather; phylactery”), from Proto-West Germanic *þwangi, from Proto-Germanic *þwangiz, *þwanguz (“coercion, constraint, band, clamp, strap”), from Proto-Indo-European *twenk- (“to squeeze, press, pressure”). Cognate with Scots thwang, thwayng, thang (“thong”), Middle Low German dwenge (“clamp, jaws, steel-trap”), German Zwinge (“vise, clamp”), Danish tvinge (...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare thong with related words to understand syllable patterns:

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