How to pronounce longhauling
Say it like LAWNG-haw-ling. Longhauling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- haw
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longhauling 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.
- hawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of longhauling
American and British speakers say longhauling in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋhɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋhɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-haw-ling.
What does longhauling mean?
- The act of traveling long distances.
- The act of a taxicab driver taking a passenger on a long detour to the destination without consent in order to drive up the fare.
- The act of transporting goods over long distances.
- present participle and gerund of longhaul. How to pronounce longhaul
Where does longhauling come from?
From long haul + -ing.
Questions about saying longhauling
How do you pronounce longhauling?
Say LAWNG-haw-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋhɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋhɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longhauling?
Longhauling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · haw · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say longhauling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋhɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋhɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.