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