How to pronounce longingly
Say it like LAWNG-ing-lee. Longingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longingly 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of longingly
American and British speakers say longingly in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-ing-lee.
What does longingly mean?
- In a longing manner, with desire, yearningly.
Where does longingly come from?
From longing + -ly.
Questions about saying longingly
How do you pronounce longingly?
Say LAWNG-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longingly?
Longingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say longingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.