How to pronounce longevous
Say it like lon-JEE-vus. Longevous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- lon
- JEE
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longevous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of longevous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lon-JEE-vus.
What does longevous mean?
- Long-lasting, especially of life.“Grandfather was incredibly longevous: he lived to be 105 years old.”
Where does longevous come from?
From Latin longaevus, from longus (“long”) + aevum (“age”).
Words that rhyme with longevous
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Questions about saying longevous
How do you pronounce longevous?
Say lon-JEE-vus. The American pronunciation is /lɑnˈdʒivəs/. In British English it is /lɒnˈdʒiːvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longevous?
Longevous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: lon · JEE · vus.
Is longevous 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 /lɒnˈdʒiːvəs/ (lon-JEE-vus).