How to pronounce elongation
Say it like ee-lawng-GAY-shun. Elongation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- ee
- lawng
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elongation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lawngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elongation
American and British speakers say elongation in essentially the same way: /ˌilɔŋˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌiːlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-long-GAY-shun.
What does elongation mean?
- The act of lengthening.
- The state of being lengthened.
- That which lengthens out; a continuation.
Where does elongation come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin elongatio, elongationem.
Words that rhyme with elongation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elongation.
Questions about saying elongation
How do you pronounce elongation?
Say ee-lawng-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌilɔŋˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌiːlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elongation?
Elongation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: ee · lawng · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say elongation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌilɔŋˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌiːlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.