How to pronounce elongate
Say it like uh-LAWNG-gayt. Elongate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG).
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- uh
- LAWNG
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elongate 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.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of elongate
American and British speakers say elongate in essentially the same way: /əˈlɔŋˌɡeɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LONG-gayt.
What does elongate mean?
- To make (something) long or longer, for example, by pulling or stretching; to make (something) elongated; to extend, to lengthen.
- To become long or longer, for example, by being pulled or stretched; to become elongated.
- Of a plant part: to grow long; also, to have a long and slender or tapering form.
- Elongated, extended, lengthened; (especially biology) having a long and slender form.“Painted turtles lay oval, elongate eggs.”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying elongate
How do you pronounce elongate?
Say uh-LAWNG-gayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɔŋˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elongate?
Elongate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: uh · LAWNG · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say elongate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɔŋˌɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.