How to pronounce daylong
Say it like DAY-lawng. Daylong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- lawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daylong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of daylong
American and British speakers say daylong in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪˌlɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈdeɪˌlɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-long.
What does daylong mean?
- Which lasts a day, or approximately so.
- Throughout the day.
Where does daylong come from?
From day + -long.
Questions about saying daylong
How do you pronounce daylong?
Say DAY-lawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌlɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌlɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daylong?
Daylong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · lawng.
Do Americans and Brits say daylong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪˌlɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪˌlɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.