How to pronounce longhorn
Say it like LAWNG-horn. Longhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- horn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longhorn 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.
- hornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of longhorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LONG-hawn.
What does longhorn mean?
- A breed of beef cattle, having long horns, bred in Texas and other parts of southwest United States.
Where does longhorn come from?
From long + horn.
Words that rhyme with longhorn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of longhorn.
Questions about saying longhorn
How do you pronounce longhorn?
Say LAWNG-horn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋhɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋhɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longhorn?
Longhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · horn.
Is longhorn 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 /ˈlɒŋhɔːn/ (LONG-hawn).