How to pronounce oblong
Say it like OB-lawng. Oblong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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- OB
- lawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oblong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lawngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of oblong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-long.
What does oblong mean?
- Something with an oblong shape.
- A rectangle with length and width that are different.
- An ellipse with minor and major axes that are different.
- Having a length and width that are different; not square or circular.
- Roughly rectangular or elliptical.
- Having the horizontal axis of a page longer than the vertical; In landscape orientation.
- To extend so as to form an oblong shape.
- To give an oblong shape to.
Where does oblong come from?
From Middle English oblong, oblonge, borrowed from Latin oblongus.
Questions about saying oblong
How do you pronounce oblong?
Say OB-lawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑblɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɒblɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oblong?
Oblong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · lawng.
Is oblong 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 /ˈɒblɒŋ/ (OB-long).