To pronounce "long-awaited", say LONG-aw-ait-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LONG-aw-ait-ed
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"long-awaited" has 4 syllables: long-aw-ait-ed.
adjective
"Long-awaited" has 4 syllables: long · aw · ait · ed.
Long-awaited: Having been awaited for a long time
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