How to pronounce longstanding
Say it like LAWNG-stan-ding. Longstanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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US American/ˈlɔŋˌstændɪŋ/LAWNG-stan-ding
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- LAWNG
- stan
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longstanding 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.
- stanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does longstanding mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of long-standing.
Questions about saying longstanding
How do you pronounce longstanding?
Say LAWNG-stan-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌstændɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longstanding?
Longstanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · stan · ding.