How to pronounce lengthy
Say it like LENG-thee. Lengthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LENG).
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- LENG
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lengthy 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lengthy
American and British speakers say lengthy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛŋθi/ in the US and /ˈlɛŋθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LENG-thee.
What does lengthy mean?
- relatively long in duration; tediously protracted“a drawn-out argument”“an extended discussion”
Where does lengthy come from?
From length + -y.
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Questions about saying lengthy
How do you pronounce lengthy?
Say LENG-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛŋθi/. In British English it is /ˈlɛŋθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lengthy?
Lengthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LENG). Broken into parts: LENG · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say lengthy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛŋθi/ and the British form is /ˈlɛŋθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.