How to pronounce longshore
Say it like LAWNG-shor. Longshore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- shor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longshore 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.
- shorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of longshore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LONG-shaw.
What does longshore mean?
- Of, relating to, or living along a seacoast.“a longshore fisherman”
- Flowing parallel to the shoreline, or diagonal to it, rather than perpendicular to it. (of a current)“a dangerous longshore current”
Where does longshore come from?
Aphesis of alongshore.
Questions about saying longshore
How do you pronounce longshore?
Say LAWNG-shor. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌʃɔr/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longshore?
Longshore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · shor.
Is longshore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɒŋˌʃɔː/ (LONG-shaw).