How to Pronounce Along

To pronounce "along", say AL-ong — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈlɑŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈlɑŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “along”

"along" has 2 syllables: al-ong. It rhymes with strong and tang, if that helps it stick.

What does along mean?

adverb

  1. In company; together.

    “John played the piano and everyone sang along.”

  2. Onward, forward, with progressive action.

    “Don't stop here. Just move along.”

preposition

  1. By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
  2. In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.

Synonyms

alongstendlong

Words that rhyme with along

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strongtangthronglongmongheadstrongwrongbongprolongheadlongsaronggong

Related words

onwithjointlytogethercollectivelycooperativelycollaborativelyconcurrently

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "along"?▾

"Along" has 2 syllables: al · ong.

What is the IPA transcription of "along"?▾

The IPA transcription of "along" is /əˈlɑŋ/.

What does "along" mean?▾

Along: In company; together.

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