How to pronounce weeklong
Say it like WEE-klawng. Weeklong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- klawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weeklong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- klawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of weeklong
American and British speakers say weeklong in essentially the same way: /ˈwiˌklɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈwiːˌklɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-klong.
What does weeklong mean?
- Lasting for (approximately) one week.
Where does weeklong come from?
From week + -long.
Questions about saying weeklong
How do you pronounce weeklong?
Say WEE-klawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈwiˌklɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːˌklɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weeklong?
Weeklong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · klawng.
Do Americans and Brits say weeklong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwiˌklɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwiːˌklɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.