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How to pronounce “tongs”

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Pronunciation guide for tongs

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of tongs with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
I'm not your inspiration, thank you very muchto use a pair of barbecue tongs
Definition summary
An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

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How to pronounce tongs

I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much

to use a pair of barbecue tongs

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “tongs”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.
  • (by extension) A large scissors-like two-piece center-hinged forged-iron implement with oval-loop handles and with pointed tips turned inward (in the same plane as and perpendicular to the handles) to facilitate lifting and carrying a block of ice. Often called ice tongs.

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