How to pronounce longi
Say it like LAWNG-ghy. Longi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- ghy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longi 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.
- ghyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of longi
American and British speakers say longi in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋˌɡaɪ/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋˌɡaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-ghy.
What does longi mean?
- Alternative form of lungi (“cloth worn around the waist”).
- plural of longus How to pronounce longus
Questions about saying longi
How do you pronounce longi?
Say LAWNG-ghy. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌɡaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌɡaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longi?
Longi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · ghy.
Do Americans and Brits say longi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋˌɡaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋˌɡaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.