How to pronounce longan
Say it like LAWNG-gun. Longan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of longan
American and British speakers say longan in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋɡən/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-gun.
What does longan mean?
- An evergreen tree, Dimocarpus longan, of the Sapindaceae family, native to southern China.
- The fruit from the longan tree.
Questions about saying longan
How do you pronounce longan?
Say LAWNG-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋɡən/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longan?
Longan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say longan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋɡən/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.