How to Pronounce Long

To pronounce "long", say LONG — one syllable, IPA /ˈlɔːŋ/. 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

/ˈlɔːŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “long”

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

What does long mean?

noun

  1. A long vowel.
  2. A long syllable.

verb

  1. To take a long position in.

adjective

  1. Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below).

    “It's a long way from the Earth to the Moon.”

  2. Having great duration.

    “The pyramids of Egypt have been around for a long time.”

Synonyms

extendedlengthyprolongeddeephightall

Antonyms

shortbrieflowshallow

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Words that rhyme with long

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strongtangthrongmongheadstrongwrongbongprolongheadlongsaronggongtwang

Related words

longitudinaloblongyearlongdaylongovernightnightlongpolysyllabicbimestrial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "long"?▾

"Long" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "long"?▾

The IPA transcription of "long" is /ˈlɔːŋ/.

What does "long" mean?▾

Long: A long vowel.

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