How to pronounce longeron
Say it like LON-zhuh-ron. Longeron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LON).
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- LON
- zhuh
- ron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longeron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of longeron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LON-zhuh-ron.
What does longeron mean?
- A thin strip of wood or metal, to which the skin of an aircraft is fastened.
Where does longeron come from?
Borrowed from French longeron.
Questions about saying longeron
How do you pronounce longeron?
Say LON-zhuh-ron. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑnʒərɑn/. In British English it is /ˈlɒnʒərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longeron?
Longeron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LON). Broken into parts: LON · zhuh · ron.
Is longeron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒnʒərɒn/ (LON-zhuh-ron).