How to pronounce singalong
Say it like SING-uh-lahng. Singalong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- uh
- lahng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singalong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lahngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of singalong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SING-uh-long.
What does singalong mean?
- A gathering of people who sing together
- designed to allow or encourage the audience to sing along“ABBA had a talent for writing great singalong pop songs.”
Where does singalong come from?
From sing + along.
Questions about saying singalong
How do you pronounce singalong?
Say SING-uh-lahng. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋəˌlɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋəˌlɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singalong?
Singalong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · uh · lahng.
Is singalong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɪŋəˌlɒŋ/ (SING-uh-long).