How to pronounce longings
Say it like LAWNG-ingz. Longings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of longings
American and British speakers say longings in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-ingz.
What does longings mean?
- plural of longing How to pronounce longing
Questions about saying longings
How do you pronounce longings?
Say LAWNG-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longings?
Longings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say longings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.