How to pronounce yearlong
Say it like YEER-lawng. Yearlong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEER).
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- YEER
- lawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yearlong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of yearlong
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YEER-long.
What does yearlong mean?
- Lasting one year; of a timespan of one year.
- Which lasts throughout every year; which is not seasonal
- Per year.
- Throughout every year; not seasonally
Where does yearlong come from?
From year + -long.
Questions about saying yearlong
How do you pronounce yearlong?
Say YEER-lawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɪrˌlɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈjɪəˌlɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yearlong?
Yearlong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEER). Broken into parts: YEER · lawng.
Is yearlong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjɪəˌlɒŋ/ (YEER-long).