How to pronounce longilateral
Say it like lahn-jih-LAT-uh-rul. Longilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- lahn
- jih
- LAT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longilateral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of longilateral
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lon-jih-LAT-uh-rul.
What does longilateral mean?
- Having long sides
- having the shape of a long parallelogram.
Where does longilateral come from?
From Latin longus (“long”) + lateralis (“lateral”), from latus (“side”).
Words that rhyme with longilateral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of longilateral.
Questions about saying longilateral
How do you pronounce longilateral?
Say lahn-jih-LAT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɑndʒɪˈlætərəl/. In British English it is /ˌlɒndʒɪˈlætərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longilateral?
Longilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: lahn · jih · LAT · uh · rul.
Is longilateral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌlɒndʒɪˈlætərəl/ (lon-jih-LAT-uh-rul).