How to pronounce longhorns
Say it like LAWNG-hornz. Longhorns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- hornz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longhorns 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.
- hornzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of longhorns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LONG-hawnz.
What does longhorns mean?
- plural of longhorn How to pronounce longhorn
Questions about saying longhorns
How do you pronounce longhorns?
Say LAWNG-hornz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌhɔrnz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌhɔːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longhorns?
Longhorns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · hornz.
Is longhorns 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 /ˈlɒŋˌhɔːnz/ (LONG-hawnz).