How to pronounce prolongation
Say it like proh-lawng-GAY-shun. Prolongation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- proh
- lawng
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolongation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prolongation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-long-GAY-shun.
What does prolongation mean?
- The act of prolonging.
- That which has been prolonged; an extension.
Where does prolongation come from?
From Middle English prolongacioun, from Old French prolongation, from Late Latin prōlongātiō, from prōlongātus, perfect passive participle of Latin prōlongō, from prō + longus.
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Words that rhyme with prolongation
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Questions about saying prolongation
How do you pronounce prolongation?
Say proh-lawng-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /proʊˌlɔŋˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolongation?
Prolongation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: proh · lawng · GAY · shun.
Is prolongation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌprəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/ (proh-long-GAY-shun).