How to Pronounce Lengthwise

To pronounce "lengthwise", say LENGTHW-is-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

LENGTHW-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “lengthwise”

"lengthwise" has 3 syllables: lengthw-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does lengthwise mean?

adjective

  1. In the long direction of an oblong object.

    “A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.”

adverb

  1. In the long direction of an oblong object.

    “Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.”

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Words that rhyme with lengthwise

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

longwayslongitudinallongwiselengthwaysaxiallinearlongitudinallyrunning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lengthwise"?▾

"Lengthwise" has 3 syllables: lengthw · is · e.

What does "lengthwise" mean?▾

Lengthwise: In the long direction of an oblong object.

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