To pronounce "long-acting", say LONG-act-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"long-acting" has 3 syllables: long-act-ing.
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"Long-acting" has 3 syllables: long · act · ing.
Long-acting: (pharmaceutical effect) Having a pharmaceutical effect principally in the long term.
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