How to pronounce elongated
Say it like ih-LAWNG-gay-tud. Elongated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG).
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- ih
- LAWNG
- gay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elongated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elongated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LONG-gay-tud.
What does elongated mean?
- Extensive in length (physical distance, or time).
- Stretched.
- Of a polyhedron, having been modified by placing a prism in the middle of the polyhedron.
- simple past and past participle of elongate How to pronounce elongate
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Questions about saying elongated
How do you pronounce elongated?
Say ih-LAWNG-gay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɔŋɡeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elongated?
Elongated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: ih · LAWNG · gay · tud.
Is elongated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtəd/ (ih-LONG-gay-tud).