How to pronounce Longyan
Say it like LAWNG-yan. Longyan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- yan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longyan 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.
- yanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Longyan
American and British speakers say Longyan in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔŋjæn/ in the US and /ˈlɒŋjæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LONG-yan.
What does Longyan mean?
- A white grape variety from Zhuolu (涿鹿) in Hebei, China; a grape of this variety, or a wine made from such grapes.
Questions about saying Longyan
How do you pronounce Longyan?
Say LAWNG-yan. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋjæn/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋjæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Longyan?
Longyan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · yan.
Do Americans and Brits say Longyan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔŋjæn/ and the British form is /ˈlɒŋjæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.