How to pronounce longstaff
Say it like LAWNG-staf. Longstaff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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US American/ˈlɔŋˌstæf/LAWNG-staf
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- LAWNG
- staf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longstaff 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.
- stafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does longstaff mean?
noun
- A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used for martial arts.
Where does longstaff come from?
From long + staff.
Questions about saying longstaff
How do you pronounce longstaff?
Say LAWNG-staf. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌstæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longstaff?
Longstaff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · staf.