How to pronounce longus
Say it like LAWNG-gus. Longus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longus 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.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of longus
American and British speakers say longus in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋɡəs/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-gus.
What does longus mean?
- A long muscle in the body.
Where does longus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin longus (“long”), clipping of musculus longus (“long muscle”).
Words that rhyme with longus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of longus.
Questions about saying longus
How do you pronounce longus?
Say LAWNG-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋɡəs/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longus?
Longus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say longus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋɡəs/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.