How to pronounce longish
Say it like LAWNG-ish. Longish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of longish
American and British speakers say longish in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-ish.
What does longish mean?
- Somewhat long.“It was a longish time before I received a reply to my letter.”
Where does longish come from?
From long + -ish.
Questions about saying longish
How do you pronounce longish?
Say LAWNG-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longish?
Longish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say longish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.