How to pronounce longlegs
Say it like LAWNG-legz. Longlegs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- legz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longlegs 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.
- legzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of longlegs
American and British speakers say longlegs in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋˌlɛɡz/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋˌlɛɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-legz.
What does longlegs mean?
- A daddy longlegs.
Questions about saying longlegs
How do you pronounce longlegs?
Say LAWNG-legz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌlɛɡz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌlɛɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longlegs?
Longlegs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · legz.
Do Americans and Brits say longlegs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋˌlɛɡz/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋˌlɛɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.