How to pronounce along
Say it like uh-LAWNG. Along has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG).
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- uh
- LAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Along pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of along
American and British speakers say along in essentially the same way: /əˈlɔŋ/ in the US and /əˈlɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LONG.
What does along mean?
- with a forward motion“we drove along admiring the view”“the horse trotted along at a steady pace”
- in accompaniment or as a companion“his little sister came along to the movies”“I brought my camera along”
- to a more advanced state“the work is moving along”“well along in their research”
Where does along come from?
From Middle English, from Old English andlang, from prefix and- + lang (“long”).
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Words that rhyme with along
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Questions about saying along
How do you pronounce along?
Say uh-LAWNG. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɔŋ/. In British English it is /əˈlɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in along?
Along has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: uh · LAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say along the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɔŋ/ and the British form is /əˈlɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.