How to pronounce longhair
Say it like LAWNG-hair. Longhair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- hair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longhair 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.
- hairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of longhair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LONG-hair.
What does longhair mean?
- A person with hair longer than the norm, especially someone viewed as bohemian, non-conventional or a hippie.“dismissed as just another band of longhairs at the height of longhair bands”
- A person with a deep interest in the classical arts, especially music.
- A person considered to have excessively refined taste for the arts.
Where does longhair come from?
From long + hair.
Questions about saying longhair
How do you pronounce longhair?
Say LAWNG-hair. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌhɛr/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌhɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longhair?
Longhair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · hair.
Is longhair pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɒŋˌhɛə/ (LONG-hair).