How to pronounce lengthwise
Say it like LENG-thwyze. Lengthwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LENG).
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- LENG
- thwyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lengthwise 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.
- thwyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lengthwise
American and British speakers say lengthwise in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛŋˌθwaɪz/ in the US and /ˈlɛŋˌθwaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LENG-thwyze.
What does lengthwise mean?
- In the long direction of an oblong object.“Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.”
- In the long direction of an oblong object.“A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.”
Where does lengthwise come from?
From length + -wise.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lengthwise
How do you pronounce lengthwise?
Say LENG-thwyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛŋˌθwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛŋˌθwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lengthwise?
Lengthwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LENG). Broken into parts: LENG · thwyze.
Do Americans and Brits say lengthwise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛŋˌθwaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛŋˌθwaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.