How to pronounce prolong
Say it like pruh-LAWNG. Prolong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG).
- pruh
- LAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of prolong
American and British speakers say prolong in essentially the same way: /prəˈlɔŋ/ in the US and /prəʊˈlɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: proh-LONG.
What does prolong mean?
- To extend in space or length.
- To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of.“Complaining prolongs one’s pain.”
- To put off to a distant time; to postpone.“The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.”
Where does prolong come from?
Either a back-formation from prolongation, or from Old French prolonguer or porloignier, from Latin prōlongō, from prō + longō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prolong
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Questions about saying prolong
How do you pronounce prolong?
Say pruh-LAWNG. The American pronunciation is /prəˈlɔŋ/. In British English it is /prəʊˈlɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolong?
Prolong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: pruh · LAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say prolong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈlɔŋ/ and the British form is /prəʊˈlɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.