How to pronounce prolongment
Say it like pruh-LAWNG-munt. Prolongment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG).
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- pruh
- LAWNG
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolongment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prolongment
American and British speakers say prolongment in essentially the same way: /prəˈlɔŋmənt/ in the US and /prəˈlɒŋmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-LONG-munt.
What does prolongment mean?
- The act of prolonging, or the state of being prolonged; prolongation.
Where does prolongment come from?
From prolong + -ment.
Questions about saying prolongment
How do you pronounce prolongment?
Say pruh-LAWNG-munt. The American pronunciation is /prəˈlɔŋmənt/. In British English it is /prəˈlɒŋmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolongment?
Prolongment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: pruh · LAWNG · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say prolongment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈlɔŋmənt/ and the British form is /prəˈlɒŋmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.