How to pronounce longyi
Say it like LON-jee. Longyi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LON).
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- LON
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longyi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of longyi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LON-jee.
What does longyi mean?
- A sarong-like garment worn around the waist.
Words that rhyme with longyi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of longyi.
Questions about saying longyi
How do you pronounce longyi?
Say LON-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑndʒi/. In British English it is /ˈlɒndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longyi?
Longyi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LON). Broken into parts: LON · jee.
Is longyi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒndʒi/ (LON-jee).