How to pronounce longtime
Say it like LAWNG-tyme. Longtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longtime 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.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of longtime
American and British speakers say longtime in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-tyme.
What does longtime mean?
- having existed or persisted or continued in a particular role or state for a long time“a longtime friend”
Where does longtime come from?
From long + time.
Questions about saying longtime
How do you pronounce longtime?
Say LAWNG-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longtime?
Longtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say longtime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.