How to pronounce prolonging
Say it like proh-LAWNG-ing. Prolonging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG).
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- proh
- LAWNG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolonging 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.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prolonging
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-LONG-ing.
What does prolonging mean?
Words that rhyme with prolonging
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Questions about saying prolonging
How do you pronounce prolonging?
Say proh-LAWNG-ing. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈlɔŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəʊˈlɒŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolonging?
Prolonging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: proh · LAWNG · ing.
Is prolonging 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 /prəʊˈlɒŋɪŋ/ (proh-LONG-ing).