How to Pronounce Length

To pronounce "length", say LENGTH — one syllable, IPA /ˈɫɛŋkθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɫɛŋkθ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/lˈɛŋθ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “length”

"length" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with strength and wavelength, if that helps it stick.

What does length mean?

noun

  1. The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.
  2. Duration.

verb

  1. To lengthen.

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Words that rhyme with length

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strengthwavelength

Related words

distancedurationlengthwiselongitudinallongroundtimeframesized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "length"?▾

"Length" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "length"?▾

The IPA transcription of "length" is /ˈɫɛŋkθ/.

What does "length" mean?▾

Length: The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

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