How to pronounce longhaul
Say it like LAWNG-hawl. Longhaul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- hawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longhaul 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.
- hawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of longhaul
American and British speakers say longhaul in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋhɔl/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋhɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-hawl.
What does longhaul mean?
- To travel a long distance.
- To transport goods over long distances.
Where does longhaul come from?
From long haul.
Questions about saying longhaul
How do you pronounce longhaul?
Say LAWNG-hawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋhɔl/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋhɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longhaul?
Longhaul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · hawl.
Do Americans and Brits say longhaul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋhɔl/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋhɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.