How to pronounce longs
Say it like LAWNGZ. Longs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAWNGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of longs
American and British speakers say longs in essentially the same way: /lɔŋz/ in the US and /lɒŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONGZ.
What does longs mean?
- plural of long How to pronounce long
- third-person singular simple present indicative of long How to pronounce long
- Long trousers/pants, as opposed to shorts.
Words that rhyme with longs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of longs.
Questions about saying longs
How do you pronounce longs?
Say LAWNGZ. The American pronunciation is /lɔŋz/. In British English it is /lɒŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longs?
Longs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAWNGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say longs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɔŋz/ and the British form is /lɒŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.