How to pronounce longitudes
Say it like LON-juh-toodz. Longitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LON).
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- LON
- juh
- toodz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longitudes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toodzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of longitudes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: LON-juh-tyoodz.
What does longitudes mean?
- plural of longitude How to pronounce longitude
Questions about saying longitudes
How do you pronounce longitudes?
Say LON-juh-toodz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑndʒəˌtudz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒndʒəˌtjuːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longitudes?
Longitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LON). Broken into parts: LON · juh · toodz.
Is longitudes 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 /ˈlɒndʒəˌtjuːdz/ (LON-juh-tyoodz).