How to pronounce prolongs
Say it like pruh-LAWNGZ. Prolongs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNGZ).
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- pruh
- LAWNGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolongs 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.
- LAWNGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of prolongs
American and British speakers say prolongs in essentially the same way: /prəˈlɔŋz/ in the US and /prəˈlɒŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-LONGZ.
What does prolongs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prolong How to pronounce prolong
Words that rhyme with prolongs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prolongs.
Questions about saying prolongs
How do you pronounce prolongs?
Say pruh-LAWNGZ. The American pronunciation is /prəˈlɔŋz/. In British English it is /prəˈlɒŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolongs?
Prolongs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNGZ). Broken into parts: pruh · LAWNGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say prolongs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈlɔŋz/ and the British form is /prəˈlɒŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.